Battle of the Saxes explained

Battle of the Saxes
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Eric Kloss and Richie Cole
Cover:	Battle of the Saxes.jpg
Released:	1977
Recorded:	March 26 & 27, 1976 The Tin Palace, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	42:09
Label:	Muse MR 5082
Producer:	Michael Cuscuna
Chronology:	Eric Kloss
Prev Title:	Bodies' Warmth
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Together
Next Year:	1976

Battle of the Saxes (subtitled Volume 1) is a live album by saxophonists Eric Kloss and Richie Cole recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.^[1]

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars.^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Richie Cole, except as indicated.

1. "Ebony Godfather" (Eric Kloss) – 9:52
2. "Robin" – 11:22
3. "D.C. Farewell" – 7:45
4. "Harold's House of Jazz" – 13:00

Personnel

• Richie Cole, Eric Kloss – alto saxophone
• Mickey Tucker – electric piano
• Rick Laird – bass, electric bass
• Eddie Gladden – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/battle-of-the-saxes-mw0000899050 AllMusic listing