Reflections (1989 Frank Morgan album)

Reflections is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1988 and released on the Contemporary label the following year.[1][2][3]

Reflections
Studio album by
Frank Morgan Allstars
Released1989
RecordedJanuary 11 & 12, 1988
StudioFantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
GenreJazz
Length52:10
LabelContemporary
C-14052
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Frank Morgan chronology
Yardbird Suite
(1988)
Reflections
(1989)
Central Avenue Reunion
(1989)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [5]

The review by AllMusic's Scott Yanow said: "Altoist Frank Morgan leads an all-star group on this excellent hard bop set. ... it is not surprising that Morgan sounds a bit inspired. The musicians all play up to their usual level ... Recommended".[4]

Track listing

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  1. "Old Bowl, New Grits" (Mulgrew Miller) – 7:37
  2. "Reflections" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:16
  3. "Starting Over" (Bobby Hutcherson) – 6:09
  4. "Black Narcissus" (Joe Henderson) – 6:49
  5. "Sonnymoon for Two" (Sonny Rollins) – 9:06
  6. "O.K." (Ron Carter) – 6:11
  7. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 9:12 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

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Performance

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Production

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References

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  1. ^ Frank Morgan discography accessed December 18, 2018
  2. ^ Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series accessed December 18, 2018
  3. ^ Frank Morgan Leader Entry accessed December 18, 2018
  4. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Frank Morgan: Reflections [1988] – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  5. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1037. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.