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Something in Common

Houston Person · 1990

51 min · 8 tracks · jazz · rapping

A warm blend of soulful melodies and intricate improvisations showcasing a masterful interplay between saxophone and bass.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • soulful melodies for relaxation
  • intricate improvisations to savor
  • for evening unwind

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Something in Common' is an important collaboration for Houston Person, marking his continued evolution as a prominent jazz saxophonist. By this time, Person had already established himself with several albums since the late 1960s, but this record further solidified his reputation alongside bassist Ron Carter, reflecting a deepening musical partnership.
Stylistic neighbors
Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blue Seven 7:07
  • 2 I Thought About You 6:02
  • 3 Mack the Knife 8:42
  • 4 Joy Spring 6:22
  • 5 Good Morning Heartache 5:37
  • 6 Anthropology 5:57
  • 7 Once in a While 3:48
  • 8 Blues for Two 7:26

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