Person to Person!
Houston Person · 1970
38 min · 6 tracks · jazz · rapping
A warm blend of soulful melodies and smooth improvisation that embodies the essence of early 70s jazz.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady flow with emotional peaks warm melodies for relaxed evenings soulful improvisation for intimate gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Person to Person!' marked Houston Person's emergence as a prominent tenor saxophonist after several years of performing and recording. This album followed his earlier work with artists like Etta Jones and showcased his unique ability to meld traditional jazz with a more contemporary sound, solidifying his reputation in the jazz community.
- If you like
- jazz, rapping
Person to Person! is an album by Houston Person, released in 1970. A warm blend of soulful melodies and smooth improvisation that embodies the essence of early 70s jazz. 'Person to Person!' is significant for its strong reception within the jazz genre, featuring tracks that became staples in the repertoire of many jazz musicians. The album is celebrated for its emotional depth and technical prowess, contributing to the burgeoning soul-jazz movement of the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Person to Person! sound like?
A warm blend of soulful melodies and smooth improvisation that embodies the essence of early 70s jazz. Rooted in jazz and rapping.
What makes Person to Person! by Houston Person notable?
'Person to Person!' is significant for its strong reception within the jazz genre, featuring tracks that became staples in the repertoire of many jazz musicians. The album is celebrated for its emotional depth and technical prowess, contributing to the burgeoning soul-jazz movement of the time. Released in 1970, 'Person to Person!' marked Houston Person's emergence as a prominent tenor saxophonist after several years of performing and recording. This album followed his earlier work with artists like Etta Jones and showcased his unique ability to meld traditional jazz with a more contemporary sound, solidifying his reputation in the jazz community.
Who is Person to Person! for?
Person to Person! works well if you're into steady flow with emotional peaks, warm melodies for relaxed evenings and soulful improvisation for intimate gatherings.
How many songs are on Person to Person!?
Person to Person! has 6 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Son of Man 8:30
- 2 Teardrops Standout 4:35
- 3 Close to You 5:15
- 4 Drown in My Own Tears Standout 7:15
- 5 Up at Joe's, Down at Jim's 8:45
- 6 Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday Standout 4:30
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