Songs of Courage explained

Songs of Courage
Type:	Album
Artist:	James Spaulding
Cover:	Songs of Courage.jpg
Released:	1993
Recorded:	October 18, 1991
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	55:52
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Don Sickler
Chronology:	James Spaulding
Prev Title:	Brilliant Corners
Prev Year:	1988
Next Title:	Blues Nexus
Next Year:	1999

Songs of Courage is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Greg Turner stated "This is a fine recording by an underrecognized saxophone master".

Track listing

All compositions by James Spaulding except where noted

1. "Cabu" (Roland Alexander) – 7:10
2. "Minor Bertha" (Elmo Hope) – 5:51
3. "Judy" (Alexander) – 5:49
4. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:54
5. "Wee" (Denzil Best) – 4:58
6. "Black Market" (Tyrone Jefferson) – 6:24
7. "Uhuru Sasa" – 4:29
8. "Song of Courage" – 6:12
9. "King" (Roland Alexander, Andrew Jenkins) – 8:05

Personnel

• James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute
• Roland Alexander – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 6 & 8)
• Tyrone Jefferson – trombone (tracks 1, 6 & 8)
  • • Kenny Barron – piano Ray Drummond – bass Louis Hayes – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5350.htm Muse LP series discography: 5350 to 5399
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_James_Spaulding.htm Jazzlists: James Spaulding discography