Extension (George Braith album) explained

Extension
Type:Album
Artist:George Braith
Cover:Extension (album).jpg
Released:1967
Recorded:March 27, 1964
Studio:Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:Jazz
Length:37:29
Label:Blue Note
BST 84171
Producer:Alfred Lion
Chronology:George Braith
Prev Title:Soulstream
Prev Year:1963
Next Title:Laughing Soul
Next Year:1966

Extension is the third album by American saxophonist George Braith recorded in 1964 and released on the Blue Note label.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "George Braith turned in his strongest record with Extension. Largely freed from the restraints of the dueling horns, Braith is able to explore the outer reaches of his music. He still remains grounded in soul-jazz -- any guitar-organ combo is bound to have soul-jazz roots -- but he pushes the music toward adventurous hard bop, often with rewarding results".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by George Braith, except where noted.

  1. "Nut City" - 5:57
  2. "Ethlyn's Love" - 7:22
  3. "Out Here" - 6:58
  4. "Extension" - 6:39
  5. "Sweetville" - 6:03
  6. "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" (Porter) - 4:30

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/blue-note-records/catalog-4100-series/#blp-4171 Blue Note Records discography
  2. Erlewine, S. T. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=extension-r135732|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed November 16, 2010