Saxotic Stomp
| Saxotic Stomp | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | September 4, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:02 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5349 | |||
| Producer | Don Sickler | |||
| Ricky Ford chronology | ||||
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Saxotic Stomp is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1987 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
Philadelphia Inquirer |   [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "This is one of tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford's finer Muse recordings, although all nine are recommended. ... Ford's arrangements, while giving everyone adequate solo space, keep the proceedings moving. Well worth several listens".[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted
- "Saxotic Stomp" – 3:21
- "Major Love" – 6:28
- "Art Steps" – 6:09
- "For Mary Lou" – 5:26
- "Ben's Den" – 7:28
- "Long Shadows" – 9:02
- "Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:53
Personnel
- Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone, arranger
- James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute
- Charles Davis – baritone saxophone
- Kirk Lightsey – piano
- Ray Drummond – bass
- Jimmy Cobb – drums
References
- ^ Muse LP series discography: 5300 to 5349 accessed September 27, 2017
- ^ Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017
- ^ Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography, accessed September 27, 2017
- ^ AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
- Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 74 – via Newspapers.com.
