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The Nearness of You

Houston Person · 1978

33 min · 6 tracks · jazz · rapping

A smooth blend of soulful saxophone melodies and lush jazz arrangements that evoke deep emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration
  • intimate evening listening
  • soulful saxophone warmth
  • reflective emotional moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'The Nearness of You' is Houston Person's sixth album, positioned during a prolific period in his career. Following his successful collaboration with the late singer Etta Jones, this album solidified his reputation as a leading tenor saxophonist in jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pretty Please 8:00
  • 2 Please Mr.Person 4:38
  • 3 I Hope I Can Love Again 5:00
  • 4 Freddie the Freeloader 5:29
  • 5 The Nearness of You 4:59
  • 6 Mean to Me 5:18

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