Manhattan Nocturne is an album by the saxophonist Charles McPherson, recorded in 1997 and released on the Arabesque label the following year.[1][2]
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| Released | May 5, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | April 24–25, 1997 | |||
| Studio | EastSide Sound, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 59:52 | |||
| Label | Arabesque AJ-134 | |||
| Producer | Charles McPherson, Daniel Criss | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "This CD by McPherson is his best of the '70s, '80s, and '90s, and he's done some very good ones. The combination of seasoned, thinking musicians and excellent material, played to the hilt, is too good a combination for any jazz lover to resist".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Charles McPherson except where noted
- "Evidence" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:10
- "You're My Thrill" (Jay Gorney, Sidney Clare) – 8:13
- "Morning Dance" – 6:39
- "Primal Urge" – 8:15
- "Blue 'n' Boogie" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) – 7:07
- "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) – 10:12
- "Manhattan Nocturne" – 7:08
- "Fire Dance" – 6:02
Personnel
edit- Charles McPherson – alto saxophone
- Mulgrew Miller – piano
- Ray Drummond – double bass
- Victor Lewis – drums
- Bobby Sanabria – percussion
References
edit- ^ Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Charles McPherson Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2018
- ^ Jazzlists: Arabesque Jazz discography accessed May 15, 2018
- ^ a b Nastos, Michael G.. Charles McPherson: Manhattan Nocturne – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 985. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.