| Hot Brass | ||||
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | April 30, 1991 | |||
| Studio | Nola Penthouse Studio, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:58 | |||
| Label | Candid CCD 79518 | |||
| Producer | Mark Morganelli | |||
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Hot Brass is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford, recorded in 1991 and released on the Candid label. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The Toronto Star wrote that Ford "heads a septet that plays with the furious power of a big band, often employing three- and four-part harmonies on his eight strong compositions." [5] The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "Nice session matching tenor saxophone standout Ricky Ford with crew of fiery trumpet and trombone players ... Ford was a young lion back in the '70s, when there was no hype. He's now an experienced, skilled veteran." [3]
All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted
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