HOUSTON PERSON - MY ROMANCE (180g LP)

Houston Person My Romance on 180g Vinyl LP

Appearing as a leader, sideman, or guest on well over 200 recordings, Houston Person uses his knowledge and experience to revisit seven very familiar standards with his big, full-bodied, soulful tenor saxophone. Although Person is the headliner on this set, pianist Richard Wyands gets a considerable amount of solo time. Wyands is right at home with Person, having been associated with a tenor saxman from the same school as Person, Gene Ammons.

Person's arrangements can be imaginative. The title tune, "My Romance," opens with Person's deep saxophone with just Kenny Washington's brushes behind him, segueing into a Ray Drummond bass solo. Given the very intimate nature of the session, this recording could easily have been of a live performance from a small, jazz lounge. All that's missing are the tinkling glasses in the background and the light, knowledgeable applause of jazz fans who've dropped by to enjoy an evening of good music played by top jazz musicians. This session is a reminder of the pleasures that the intimate side of jazz offers.

Houston Person My Romance Track Listing

1. But Beautiful
2. Blue Moon
3. Laura
4. The Very Thought Of You
5. My Romance
6. Stairway To The Stars
7. Love Is Here To Stay