The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society Explained

The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
Type:Studio
Artist:Charlie Rouse, Benny Bailey and Albert Dailey
Cover:The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society.jpg
Released:1985
Recorded:November 1981
Studio:New York City
Genre:Jazz
Length:37:59
Label:Enja
Producer:Robert Hutchins, John Heilbrunn
Chronology:Charlie Rouse
Prev Title:Moment's Notice
Prev Year:1983
Next Title:Social Call
Next Year:1984

The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society is an album by saxophonist Charlie Rouse and trumpeter Benny Bailey which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Enja label in 1985.[1] [2]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is quite modern and none of the pieces have exactly caught on. However, the blend and contrast between Rouse and Bailey, plus the strong rhythm section, makes this a set of interest to collectors of acoustic jazz".

Track listing

  1. "Lil' Sherry" (Charles Rouse) – 4:50
  2. "Spelunke" (Fritz Pauer) – 9:36
  3. "Naima's Love Song" (John Hicks) – 8:02
  4. "Mr. McKee" (Albert Dailey) – 5:19
  5. "After the Morning" (Hicks) – 10:12

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Enja_4000.htm Jazzlists:Enja Records main series discography
  2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/RouseCharlie-ldr.php Charlie Rouse discography