Silver Blue (album)
Silver Blue | ||||
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Released | 1976 | |||
Recorded | October 22, 1976, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Xanadu 137 | |||
Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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Silver Blue is a jazz album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon and saxophonist Al Cohn, recorded in 1976 for Xanadu Records.[1][2]
Reception[]
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Source | Rating |
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating "Recorded at the same session as True Blue, this Xanadu LP gets the edge due to a remarkable version of "On the Trail" that is a fascinating unaccompanied duet... Highly recommended for bop fans".[3]
Track listing[]
- "Allen's Alley" (Denzil Best) - 13:37
- "Silver Blue" (Al Cohn, Dexter Gordon) - 19:34
- "On the Trail" (Ferde Grofé) - 8:25[1]
Personnel[]
- Al Cohn & Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
- Blue Mitchell, Sam Noto - trumpet
- Barry Harris - piano
- Sam Jones - bass
- Louis Hayes - drums[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Dexter Gordon discography, accessed May 1, 2014
- ^ Xanadu Records discography accessed May 1, 2014
- ^ Jump up to: a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed May 1, 2014
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 88. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
Categories:
- 1976 albums
- Xanadu Records albums
- Dexter Gordon albums
- Al Cohn albums
- Albums produced by Don Schlitten