The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron
1961 studio album by Bill Barron
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| Studio album by Bill Barron | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | February 21, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Medallion Studios, Newark, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Savoy MG-12160 | |||
| Producer | Herman Lubinsky | |||
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The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron is the debut album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1961 and first released on the Savoy label.[1][2][3] The album was reissued on CD combined with Modern Windows in 2000.
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos called stated "This recording displays all the why's and wherefore's as to his unsung greatness, showcasing his clever compositions and his clear, distinct, definite tenor tone that holds allegiance to no peer or predecessor"[4] All About Jazz noted "The Tenor Stylings Of Bill Barron somehow was engineered for sharper and more assertive sound reproduction, clarifying the roles of the instruments within each piece. Furthermore, the compositions on the album are based upon single themes for the most part".[5]
Track listing
All compositions by Bill Barron
- "Blast Off" – 9:37
- "Ode to an Earth Girl" – 7:33
- "Fox Hunt" – 7:07
- "Oriental Impressions" – 6:24
- "Back Lash" – 5:47
- "Nebulae" – 6:18
- "Desolation" – 5:21 Bonus track on reissue
Personnel
- Bill Barron – tenor saxophone
- Ted Curson – trumpet
- Kenny Barron – piano
- Jimmy Garrison – bass
- Frankie Dunlop – drums
References
- ^ Discography of the Savoy/Regent and Associated Labels accessed February 6, 2017
- ^ Bill Barron Catalog accessed February 6, 2017
- ^ Bill Barron discography accessed February 6, 2017
- ^ a b Nastos, Michael G.. Bill Barron – Modern Windows Suite: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- ^ AAJ Staff All About Jazz Review accessed February 6, 2017
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Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
- The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron (1961)
- Modern Windows (1961)
- Hot Line (1962)
- West Side Story Bossa Nova (1963)
- Jazz Caper (1978)
- Variations in Blue (1983)
- The Next Plateau (1987)
- Live at Cobi's 2 (1985)
- Live at Cobi's (1987 and 1988)
- Kenny Barron (brother)
