Circle (George Cables album) explained

Circle
Type:	studio
Artist:	George Cables
Cover:	Circle (George Cables album).jpg
Released:	1985
Recorded:	March 27, 28 & 29, 1979
Studio:	Contemporary's Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	40:21
Label:	Contemporary C 14015
Producer:	John Koenig
Prev Title:	Phantom of the City
Prev Year:	1985
Next Title:	Double Image
Next Year:	1986

Circle is a studio album by jazz pianist George Cables, recorded in 1979 but not released until 1985 by Contemporary Records.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated "This LP is primarily a showcase for Cables' compositions ... The only disappointing track is "Thank You, Thank You," with the leader switching to electric piano and clavinet for a brisk but rather dated-sounding funk piece that leans toward what would eventually be called smooth jazz. But one dud is hardly a reason to avoid making a search for this rewarding LP".

Track listing

All compositions by George Cables except where noted.

1. "I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson) – 6:18
2. "Beyond Forever" – 7:09
3. "Thank You, Thank You" – 4:52
4. "The Phantom" – 8:45
5. "Circle" – 6:14
6. "Love Song" – 7:05

Personnel

• George Cables - piano, electric piano, clavinet
• Joe Farrell – flute (tracks 2 & 4)
• Tony Dumas (track 3), Rufus Reid (tracks 1, 2 & 4-6) - bass
• Peter Erskine (track 3), Eddie Gladden (tracks 1, 2 & 4-6) - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_George_Cables.htm Jazzlists: George Cables discography
2. https://www.georgecables.com/mediakit/discography.pdf George Cables discography
3. https://www.bsnpubs.com/new/contemporary.pdf Both Sides Now: Contemporary Label Discography
4. https://www.jazzdisco.org/contemporary-records/catalog-14000-series/#c-14015 Jazzdisco: Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series