Released 14 years ago this October
Naturally
Houston Person · 2012
51 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A smooth blend of classic jazz standards infused with Houston Person's signature warm saxophone tones and laid-back grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bag's Groove Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its engaging melody and showcases Person's masterful improvisation on the saxophone.
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My Foolish Heart — Person's interpretation of this classic brings a tender vulnerability, highlighted by his emotive phrasing that resonates throughout the piece.
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Sunday — The relaxed tempo and serene mood of this track exemplify Person's ability to create an atmosphere of calm, making it a standout moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings
- long tracks inviting deep listening
- melancholic themes for introspective moments
- gentle background for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A strong release that showcases Houston Person's continued vitality in his later career.
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Naturally is one of Houston Person's later works, showcasing his enduring presence in the jazz scene. At this point, Person had already established himself as a prominent saxophonist with a career spanning over five decades, following albums such as 2009's eponymous release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland
Tracklist
- 1 Bag's Groove Start here 7:07
- 2 That's All 5:49
- 3 How Little We Know 4:26
- 4 Namely You 6:49
- 5 My Foolish Heart 6:30
- 6 Red Sails in the Sunset 4:22
- 7 Don' Cha Go 'way Mad 5:34
- 8 It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream 5:50
- 9 Sunday 5:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Pursuance: The Music of John Coltrane
Kenny Garrett
Features smooth saxophone melodies and a blend of jazz with contemporary grooves.
Black Radio
Robert Glasper
Merges jazz with R&B and hip-hop influences, maintaining a laid-back yet sophisticated atmosphere.
The Epic
Kamasi Washington
Shares a lush, expansive sound with rich saxophone textures and a focus on melodic improvisation.
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