Destiny Is Yours Explained

Destiny Is Yours
Type:Album
Artist:Billy Harper Quintet
Cover:Destiny Is Yours.jpg
Released:1990
Recorded:December 1989
Genre:Jazz
Length:68:42
Label:SteepleChase SCCD 31260
Producer:Nils Winther
Chronology:Billy Harper
Prev Title:The Believer
Prev Year:1980
Next Title:Live on Tour in the Far East
Next Year:1991

Destiny Is Yours is an album led by saxophonist Billy Harper recorded in 1989 and released on the SteepleChase label.[1] [2]

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Greg Turner states "the vastly under-recognized Harper is a master tenor saxophonist who has developed a unique sound on his chosen instrument, sometimes very passionate, sometimes very lyrical. His compositions, characterized by shifting tempos and themes played over insistent vamps, always have a spiritual, uplifting quality to them. ...This is a perfect introduction to the artist's music. ".

Track listing

All compositions by Billy Harper except as indicated

  1. "Destiny Is Yours" - 12:44
  2. "East-West Exodus" - 13:46
  3. "Dance in the Question" (Francesca Tanksley) - 11:06 Bonus track on CD release
  4. "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 5:21 Bonus track on CD release
  5. "The One That Makes the Rain Stop" - 10:36
  6. "If Only One Could See" - 4:33
  7. "Groove from Heaven" - 10:55

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://billyharper.com/ Billy Harper discography
  2. http://www.steeplechase.dk/ SteepleChase Records discography