Person,Houston Something Personal CD

Houston Person still remembers the day in 1950 that changed his life. He was a typical 16-year-old in his hometown of Florence, SC. He sang in the high-school choir and glee club, but he was mostly interested in football and basketball. Then, Christmas morning, his parents gave him a surprise gift: a tenor saxophone. Several decades, hundreds of albums, and thousands of concerts later, his life and career remain centered around the tenor sax. When it comes to soul-jazz, Person has been at the top of the genre for more years than he may care to admit. Through all the different styles coursing through those decades - from hard bop, through fusion, to avant-garde - Person has been steadfast in his dedication. All of Houston Person's trademarks are present on his newest recording. With the phenomenal vibes of Steve Nelson and the top-flight rhythm section - ably led by pianist John di Martino - Houston & Co. Caress the ballads with lush melodicism and swing heartily through the up-tempo numbers.

1. The Second Time Around 2. Crazy He Calls Me 3. I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over 4. The Way We Were 5. Guilty 6. Change Partners 7. Teardrops from My Eyes 8. Something Personal 9. On the Sunny Side of the Street 10. I Remember Clifford