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Now's the Time

Houston Person · 1990

48 min · 9 tracks · jazz · rapping

A warm blend of smooth saxophone melodies and intricate jazz harmonies, evoking deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional warm flow
  • for evening relaxation
  • intricate melodies for deep listening
  • gentle background for intimate moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • looking for standalone hits

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1990, Houston Person was an established figure in jazz, known for his soulful tenor saxophone style. 'Now's the Time' marked a significant collaboration with bassist Ron Carter, showcasing Person's unique sound following his earlier successes in the genre during the 1970s and 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bemsha Swing 5:24
  • 2 Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most 5:09
  • 3 Einbahnstrasse 5:02
  • 4 Memories of You 4:51
  • 5 Quiet Nights 6:41
  • 6 If You Could See Me Now 6:37
  • 7 Now's the Time 3:49
  • 8 Since I Fell for You 7:11
  • 9 Little Waltz 3:35

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