Marion Brown
Passion Flower
Baystate (Japan) 1978
RVJ-6024 (LP) w/insert.
sleeve : EX-(wear on edge and corner, some light dirts.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noises.)
This album, released in 1978, comes from the renowned American jazz saxophonist Marion Brown, who had a long and illustrious career from the 1960s until 2000. It's a Japan-exclusive release produced by Yoshiharu Ogasawara, known for his work with labels like Baystate and Denon Jazz. The album features recordings made in a New York studio in the same year with a quartet consisting of Stanley Cowell on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. The album is dedicated to Johnny Hodges, the saxophonist who made a significant mark with Duke Ellington's orchestra. It includes a piece inspired by Hodges' score and offers a modern interpretation of classics by Billy Strayhorn, who was not only a renowned composer but also a band leader for Ellington's orchestra. This album showcases Marion Brown's mature and silky saxophone skills and the refined piano work of Stanley Cowell. Their combination is truly exceptional. Highly recommended.
A1: Passion Flower
B2: Day Dream