1965 studio album by Charles McPherson
Con Alma! is the second album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.[1][2]
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".[3]
Track listing
- "Eronel" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:06
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 8:00
- "Chasing the Bird" (Charlie Parker) – 7:12
- "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:31
- "I Don't Know" (Charles McPherson) – 8:19
- "Dexter Rides Again" (Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell) – 8:10
Personnel
References
- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed March 13, 2013
- ^ Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Charles McPherson Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2018
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed March 13, 2013
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 137. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 985. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.