| Mellow | ||||
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| Released | October 20, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | June 23, 2009 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:40 | |||
| Label | HighNote HCD 7206 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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Mellow is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2009 and released on the HighNote label. [1] [2]
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| Allmusic |    [3] |
In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos states "Not all mellow, Houston Person's tribute to the softer side of jazz has its moments based on the laid-back timbre of his soul rather than a program consisting of only ballads. The tenor sax he wields certainly reflects the tradition established by Ben Webster in its soul-drenched tone, but is not as vocally pronounced or vibrato-driven. ... That's not to say this marvelous tenor saxophonist has depreciated his talent as an adept technician, but at this point in his career he prefers this music on the mellow side, and has no problem staying interested in that mood, no matter the tempo". [3] On All About Jazz, Andrew Velez noted "Houston Person's Mellow could easily have been called "Up Close and Personal." With dozens and dozens of recordings to his credit, it's just the latest in a long list of exemplary sets that always evidence the warmth of his tone and the directness of his tenor sax phrasing. Also mixed in as well is a funky R&B feeling". [4]
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.
Africaine is a collection of 1959 recordings by jazz artist Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. The collection was not released until over 20 years after it was recorded. The album features tenor-saxophonist Wayne Shorter in his first recording with The Jazz Messengers, trumpeter Lee Morgan, pianist Walter Davis, Jr. and bassist Jymie Merritt.
Modern Windows is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1961 and first released on the Savoy label. The album was reissued on CD combined with The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron in 2000.
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.
Close Encounters is an album by saxophonists Teddy Edwards and Houston Person which was recorded in 1996 and released on the HighNote label in 1999.
The Opening Round, subtitled The Groove Masters Series Vol. 1 is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Savant label.
Blue Velvet is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label.
Sentimental Journey is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label.
All Soul is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2005 and released on the HighNote label.
Just Between Friends is an album by saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter recorded in 2005 and released on the HighNote label in 2008.
Thinking of You is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2007 and released on the HighNote label.
Moment to Moment is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2010 and released on the HighNote label.
So Nice is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2011 and released on the HighNote label.
Naturally is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2012 and released on the HighNote label.
The Melody Lingers On is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2014 and released on the HighNote label.
Rain or Shine is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2017 and released on the HighNote label.
The Way We Were: Live in Concert is a live album by vocalist Etta Jones and saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in Cleveland in 2000 but not released on the Highnote label until 2011.
Tight is an album by saxophonist Hank Crawford recorded in 1996 and released on the Milestone label.
Togethering is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell and saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. recorded in New York in 1985 and released on the relaunched Blue Note label.
Remember Love is an album by saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter recorded in 2018 and released on the HighNote label. It is the sixth album of duets that the two musicians have released.