Naturally (Houston Person album) – Wikipedia

2012 studio album by Houston Person

Naturally is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2012 and released on the HighNote label.^[1]

Reception[edit]

In his review on AllMusic, Steve Leggett states “whether he’s doing soul-jazz, disco, R&B, or gospel, he’s always had this easygoing, big-sounding sax tone that embraces and envelops rather than challenges listeners. This set, recorded in July of 2012 at the famed Van Gelder Recording Studio, finds Person assembling a jazz supergroup of sorts … and together they make a joyous, smooth, and open sound that feels comfortable, warm, and, well, natural. … everything here fits into the same sort of groove quilt that Person has been doing like no one else for years now. He’s simply an American treasure”.^[2] In JazzTimes, Sharonne Cohen noted “Houston Person still seems to be a discovery for some. Both newcomers to his music and longtime fans will no doubt enjoy this latest recording featuring a formidable group … this throwback album is nonetheless fresh and imaginative. Aptly titled, it’s a relaxed, compelling set on which Person and his bandmates demonstrate unaffected dexterity, swing and soul”.^[3]

Track listing[edit]

1. “Bags’ Groove” (Milt Jackson) – 7:09
2. “That’s All” (Bob Haymes, Alan Brandt) – 5:52
3. “How Little We Know” (Phil Springer, Carolyn Leigh) – 4:29
4. “Namely You”(Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) – 6:53
5. “My Foolish Heart” (Victor Young, Ned Washington) – 6:34
6. “Red Sails in the Sunset” (Hugh Williams, Jimmy Kennedy) – 4:25
7. “Don’cha Go ‘Way Mad (Illinois Jacquet, Jimmy Mundy, Al Stillman) – 5:38
8. “It Shouldn’t Happen to a Dream” (Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges) – 5:54
9. “Sunday” (Chester Conn, Jule Styne, Bennie Krueger, Ned Miller) – 5:24

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