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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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. “Eronel” (Thelonious Monk) – 7:06
  2. “In a Sentimental Mood” (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 8:00
  3. “Chasing the Bird” (Charlie Parker) – 7:12
  4. “Con Alma” (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:31
  5. “I Don’t Know” (Charles McPherson) – 8:19
  6. “Dexter Rides Again” (Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell) – 8:10

Personnel[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Prestige Records discography accessed March 13, 2013
  2. ^ Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Charles McPherson Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2018
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed March 13, 2013
  4. ^

    Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 137. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  5. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 985. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.


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