46th and 8th explained

46th and 8th
Type:	Album
Artist:	Waymon Reed
Cover:	46th and 8th.jpg
Released:	1979
Recorded:	May 25, 1977
Studio:	Sound Ideas Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	45:47
Label:	Artists House AH 10
Producer:	John Snyder
Chronology:	Waymon Reed

46th and 8th is the sole album led by trumpeter Waymon Reed recorded in 1977 and released on the Artists House label in 1979.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "This was his only opportunity to lead a record date and the results are pleasingly straightahead. ... Nothing surprising occurs but Reed (particularly on a warm version of the ballad "But Beautiful") is in fine form".

Track listing

1. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) − 8:54
2. "Au Privave" (Charlie Parker) − 9:03
3. "46th and 8th" (Waymon Reed) − 5:39
4. "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) − 8:27
5. "Blue Monk" (Thelonious Monk) − 6:59

Personnel

• Waymon Reed − trumpet, flugelhorn
• Jimmy Forrest − tenor saxophone
• Tommy Flanagan − piano
• Keter Betts − bass
• Bobby Durham − drums

Notes and References

1. Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Waymon Reed Leader Entry, accessed December 4, 2019
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Artists_House.htm Jazzlists: Artists House discography