The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron explained

The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron
Type:	Album
Artist:	Bill Barron
Cover:	The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron.jpg
Released:	1961
Recorded:	February 21, 1961
Studio:	Medallion Studios, Newark, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Savoy MG-12160
Producer:	Herman Lubinsky
Chronology:	Bill Barron
Next Title:	Modern Windows
Next Year:	1961

The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron is the debut album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1961 and first released on the Savoy label.^{[1] [2] [3]} The album was reissued on CD combined with Modern Windows in 2000.

Reception

In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos called stated "This recording displays all the why's and wherefore's as to his unsung greatness, showcasing his clever compositions and his clear, distinct, definite tenor tone that holds allegiance to no peer or predecessor" All About Jazz noted "The Tenor Stylings Of Bill Barron somehow was engineered for sharper and more assertive sound reproduction, clarifying the roles of the instruments within each piece. Furthermore, the compositions on the album are based upon single themes for the most part".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Bill Barron

1. "Blast Off" – 9:37
2. "Ode to an Earth Girl" – 7:33
3. "Fox Hunt" – 7:07
4. "Oriental Impressions" – 6:24
5. "Back Lash" – 5:47
6. "Nebulae" – 6:18
7. "Desolation" – 5:21 Bonus track on reissue

Personnel

• Bill Barron – tenor saxophone
• Ted Curson – trumpet
• Kenny Barron – piano
• Jimmy Garrison – bass
• Frankie Dunlop – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.bsnpubs.com/new/savoy.pdf Discography of the Savoy/Regent and Associated Labels
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/bill-barron/catalog/#savoy-mg-12160 Bill Barron Catalog
3. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Artists/BarronB/bb-disc.php Bill Barron discography
4. AAJ Staff All About Jazz Review accessed February 6, 2017