The 3R's Explained

The 3R's
Type:	Album
Artist:	Red Rodney, Richie Cole and Ricky Ford
Cover:	The 3R's.jpg
Released:	1982
Recorded:	March 13–14, 1979
Studio:	Nola Recording Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	36:54
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Bob Porter
Chronology:	Red Rodney
Prev Title:	Red, White and Blues
Prev Year:	1978
Next Title:	Live at the Village Vanguard
Next Year:	1980

The 3R's is an album by trumpeter Red Rodney with saxophonists Richie Cole and Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1979 and released on the Muse label in 1982.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Excellent straight-ahead performances, with all of the musicians in fine form".

Track listing

1. "The Mack Man" (Red Rodney, Gerry LaFurn) – 7:41
2. "For Heaven's Sake" (Sherman Edwards, Donald Meyer, Elise Bretton) – 4:31
3. "Dead End" (Kenny Dorham) – 6:55
4. "Waiting For Waits" (Richie Cole) – 5:55
5. "Samba de Vida" (Jack Walrath) – 7:05
6. "Blueport" (Art Farmer) – 4:49

Personnel

• Red Rodney – trumpet
• Richie Cole - alto saxophone
• Ricky Ford – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
• Turk Mauro - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Roland Hanna – keyboards
• George Duvivier – bass
• Grady Tate – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5250.htm Muse LP series discography: 5250 to 5299
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing