Released 8 years ago this October
Remember Love
Houston Person · 2018
52 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Smooth saxophone melodies intertwine with lush arrangements, creating a warm, nostalgic jazz experience that invites reflection and serenity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is Here to Stay Start here — This track opens the album with a classic standard interpretation that showcases Person's smooth saxophone tone and melodic phrasing, setting the mood for the entire collection.
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My One and Only Love — With its romantic undertones, this track features a beautifully rendered solo by Person that captures the essence of love through jazz improvisation.
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Blues for D.P. — A standout original composition, this piece highlights Person's ability to blend blues elements into his jazz style, offering both depth and emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and skilled interplay between instruments, making it a solid jazz offering.
What we noticed
- The album features smooth saxophone melodies that dominate the arrangements, with lush instrumentation providing a warm backdrop.
- Person's saxophone often plays in dialogue with Ron Carter's bass, creating a conversational dynamic between the two instruments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic warmth throughout
- for intimate gatherings
- soulful saxophone embraces solitude
- reflective moments with gentle pacing
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of rapid intensity
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality and sophistication in his sound after a hiatus.
- Themes
- nostalgic saxophone melodies· intimate jazz standards· romantic improvisation
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 2018, 'Remember Love' marks Houston Person's return to the studio after a brief hiatus. At this point in his career, Person was already well-regarded within the jazz community for his distinct saxophone style but had not released an album since 2015, making this record a significant addition to his discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Are My Sunshine
The moment shifts from a nostalgic recollection to a direct expression of affection, transforming the song into a heartfelt declaration.
This structural change deepens the emotional impact, as it moves from reminiscing about joy to openly celebrating love.
Tracklist
- 1 Love Is Here to Stay Start here 6:57
- 2 My One and Only Love 4:37
- 3 Why Not 6:10
- 4 Day Dream 5:01
- 5 Gentle Rain 6:23
- 6 The Way You Look Tonight 4:28
- 7 You Are My Sunshine 5:43
- 8 Blues for D.P. 5:32
- 9 Easy to Remember 4:47
- 10 Without a Song 3:03
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