| Spirit Within | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Red Rodney and Ira Sullivan |
| Cover: | Spirit Within.jpg |
| Released: | 1982 |
| Recorded: | September 21–24, 1981 |
| Studio: | CBS Studios, New York |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 37:30 |
| Label: | Elektra/Musician |
| Producer: | Mike Berniker |
| Chronology: | Red Rodney |
| Prev Title: | Night and Day |
| Prev Year: | 1981 |
| Next Title: | Sprint |
| Next Year: | 1982 |
Spirit Within is an album by trumpeter Red Rodney and multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan which was recorded and released on the Elektra/Musician label in 1982.[1] [2] [3]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "By the time of their fifth record, the Red Rodney-Ira Sullivan Quintet also included pianist Garry Dial, bassist Jay Anderson and drummer Steve Bagby, and it was a perfect vehicle for the co-leaders. Rodney was challenged by the advanced material, and underground legend Sullivan received more exposure than he had ever had in his career. On this LP, Sullivan inspired Rodney to some of his finest playing. Superior post-bop music".
All compositions by Garry Dial except where noted.