| ...And a Little Pleasure | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | April 6–7, 1981 | |||
| Studio | Right Track Recording, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Uptown | |||
| Producer | Mark Feldman, Robert E. Sunenblick, MD | |||
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| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |
...And a Little Pleasure is an album by saxophonist J. R. Monterose and pianist Tommy Flanagan. It was recorded and originally released in 1981, and was reissued on CD as A Little Pleasure in 1989.
The album was recorded on April 6 and 7, 1981, in New York City. [3] It was Monterose's recording debut playing the soprano saxophone. [2] The miking was close, so his breathing is clearly audible. [2]
There are two original compositions on the album: "Pain and Suffering...And a Little Pleasure", in 3/4 time, and "Vinnie's Pad". [2] The latter, as well as "Con Alma", are up-tempo performances. [4] "Theme for Ernie", "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square", and others are ballads. [4]
Uptown Records released the album in 1981. [3] In 1989, Reservoir Records reissued it on CD, with the title A Little Pleasure. [3]
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