The Melody Lingers On
Houston Person · 2014
56 min · 10 tracks · jazz · rapping
A lush, heartfelt exploration of jazz standards featuring Houston Person's warm tenor saxophone and rich, emotive arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration throughout
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- warm saxophone for intimate settings
- for late-night unwinding
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tempo shifts
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 21, 2014, 'The Melody Lingers On' is a testament to Houston Person's enduring talent as a jazz musician. By this point in his career, he had already established himself with a prolific output, marking this album as another significant entry in his extensive discography. This record comes after several successful albums that solidified his reputation within the jazz community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Funny Valentine 6:24
- 2 Gone Again 4:42
- 3 You’re Nearer 4:31
- 4 Minton’s 4:35
- 5 Bewitched 6:00
- 6 Only Trust Your Heart 7:20
- 7 They All Laughed 4:39
- 8 Try a Little Tenderness 5:47
- 9 The Song Is Ended 5:14
- 10 You Can’t Lose With the Blues 7:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.