Very Personal

Jazz · 1981 · 7 tracks · 40m

Very Personal

A sophisticated pivot from soul-jazz into mainstream bop. Person's massive tenor sound remains, but the harmonic complexity is dialed up for a late-night masterclass.

It's Houston Person proving he can play circles around the bop kids without losing his soulful heart.

A sophisticated and hushed late-night session that balances technical bop precision with a warm, soulful heart.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks · 40m

01

Daydream

4:13

02

Peace

5:31

03

Chicago Serenade

6:19

04

Steppin' Into Beauty

4:32

05

I'll Let You Know

6:20

06

Berkshire Blues

7:36

07

God Bless the Child

6:21

Moments Worth Waiting For

The breathy, almost whispered opening notes of Daydream that set a hushed tone for the entire record.

The transition into more complex, rapid-fire bop changes on Berkshire Blues that proves his technical mastery.

The deep, resonant low-register honks on God Bless the Child that feel like a physical weight.

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