| Basics | ||||
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | October 12, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 52:46 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5344 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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Basics is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1987 and released on the Muse label in 1989. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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| Allmusic |   [5] |
Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow noted "Tenor saxophonist Houston Person has stuck to his singular musical path throughout his career, playing uncomplicated but soulful and swinging renditions of blues, ballads, and jazz standards for a couple decades, ignoring current (and usually short-lived) musical trends. ... the songs sound brand new and almost as if they were written for him. Recommended". [5]
Houston Person is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. Although he has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, he is most experienced in and best known for his work in soul jazz. He received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982.
Etta Jones was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings were "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton, and Houston Person.
Blue Odyssey is the fourth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.
Single Action is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson with guitarist Pat Martino which was recorded in 1978 and first released on the Muse label.
Headed and Gutted is a live album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1974 and first released on the Muse label.
Wild Flower' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.
The Nearness of You' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.
Heavy Juice is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1982 and released on the Muse label.
Profoundly Blue is an album led by guitarist Tiny Grimes recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label.
Jazz Caper is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1978 and first released on the Muse label in 1982.
Variations in Blue is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1983 and first released on the Muse label.
I'll Be Seeing You is an album by vocalist Etta Jones which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.
Something in Common is an album by saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter that was released by Muse in 1989.
Very PERSONal is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label early the following year.
The Talk of the Town is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1987 and released on the Muse label.
Horn to Horn is an album by saxophonists Teddy Edwards and Houston Person which was recorded in 1994 and first released on the Muse label in 1996.
Dialogues is an album by saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter recorded in 2000 and released on the HighNote label in 2002.
Sentimental Journey is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label.
Why Not! is an album by saxophonist Houston Person that was released by Muse in 1991.
Christmas with Houston Person and Friends is an album of Christmas music by saxophonist Houston Person that was released by Muse in 1994.