New York Afternoon Explained

New York Afternoon
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Richie Cole Alto Madness
Cover:	New York Afternoon.jpg
Released:	1977
Recorded:	October 13, 1976
Studio:	Blue Rock Studio, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	35:51
Label:	Muse MR 5119
Producer:	Eddie Jefferson for Alto Madness Productions
Chronology:	Richie Cole
Prev Title:	Battle of the Saxes
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	Alto Madness
Next Year:	1978

New York Afternoon is an album by saxophonist Richie Cole's Alto Madness recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Allmusic noted "This Muse album features the group that altoist Richie Cole and the late singer Eddie Jefferson co-led in the mid-'70s. They had a mutually beneficial relationship, with Cole learning from the older vocalist and Jefferson gaining extra exposure from associating with the popular young saxophonist".

Track listing

All compositions by Richie Cole except where noted

1. "Dorothy's Den" – 5:33
2. "Waltz for a Rainy Be Bop Evening" – 5:15
3. "Alto Madness" – 6:10
4. "New York Afternoon" – 4:38
5. "It's the Same Thing Everywhere" – 3:10
6. "Stormy Weather (Trenton Style)" (James P. Johnson) – 6:00
7. "You'll Always Be My Friend" (Vic Juris) – 5:05

Personnel

• Richie Cole – alto saxophone
• Eddie Jefferson – vocals
• Vic Juris – guitar
• Mickey Tucker – piano, electric piano
• Rick Laird – bass, electric bass
• Eddie Gladden – drums
• Ray Mantilla – percussion

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5100.htm Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5100 to 5149