Always on My Mind cover

Released 40 years ago

Always on My Mind

Houston Person · 1986

34 min · 6 tracks · jazz · rapping

Smooth saxophone melodies glide over lush arrangements, blending jazz with soulful vocals and heartfelt emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • heartfelt emotions in every note
  • for romantic evenings
  • smooth background for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tempos
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Always on My Mind' marked Houston Person's return as a prominent jazz artist after a brief hiatus. This album followed his successful period in the 1970s, showcasing his ability to reinterpret popular songs with a unique jazzy flair. At this time, Person was solidifying his reputation as a skilled saxophonist and bandleader.
Stylistic neighbors
Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Can't Help Myself 4:29
  • 2 Always on My Mind 5:28
  • 3 Endlessly 7:07
  • 4 How Do You Keep the Music Playing 6:14
  • 5 Cutie Pie 5:35
  • 6 It Might Be You (Theme From Tootsie) 5:58

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