Blues Shout Explained

Blues Shout
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Leo Wright
Cover:	Blues Shout.jpeg
Released:	1960
Recorded:	May 25 and August 29, 1960 NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	40:33
Label:	Atlantic SD 1358
Producer:	Nesuhi Ertegun
Chronology:	Leo Wright
Next Title:	Suddenly the Blues
Next Year:	1961

Blues Shout is an album by saxophonist Leo Wright featuring performances recorded in 1960 for the Atlantic label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Jason Ankeney stated: "Wright divides his attention between his signature alto sax and flute, delivering a series of thoughtful and lyrical solos that positively radiate energy. The blues referenced in the title are more a feeling than a sound, underscoring the emotional intensity that bristles below the surface of every note".

Track listing

All compositions by Leo Wright, except as indicated

1. "Sigi" - 3:23
2. "Angel Eyes" (Matt Dennis, Earl Brent) - 5:08
3. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer) - 3:45
4. "Indian Summer" (Victor Herbert, Al Dubin) - 7:00
5. "Blues Shout" (Gigi Gryce) - 4:56
6. "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) - 5:19
7. "The Wind" (Russ Freeman, Jerry Gladstone) - 4:38
8. "Two Moods" - 5:48

Personnel

• Leo Wright - alto saxophone, flute
• Richard Williams - trumpet (tracks 5–8)
• Harry Lookofsky - violin (tracks 1–4)
• Junior Mance - piano
• Art Davis - bass
• Charlie Persip - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/atlantic-records/catalog-1300-series/#1358 Atlantic Records Catalog: 1300 series
2. http://www.andrecondouant.de/inhalt/leow/leo1.html Leo Wright discography