Mighty Like a Rose (Eddie Harris album)

Mighty Like a Rose
Studio album by Eddie Harris
Released	1961
Recorded	April 14, 1961
Genre	Jazz
Length	31:00
Label	Vee-Jay VJLP 3025
Eddie Harris chronology
Exodus to Jazz (1961) Mighty Like a Rose (1961) Jazz for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961)

Mighty Like a Rose is the second album by American jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris recorded in 1961 and released on the Vee-Jay label. ^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The Allmusic review states "Harris' playing strikes a balance between cool bop and straightforward soul-jazz, though it's possible to hear the influence of Detroiter Yusef Lateef beginning to creep in. It's all well-executed, and Harris' command of the highest ranges of his instrument is as lovely as ever, making this date worthwhile for anyone who loved the sound of Exodus to Jazz". ^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Eddie Harris except as indicated

1. "My Buddy" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) - 5:33
2. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) - 3:49
3. "Spartacus" (Alex North) - 4:35
4. "Mighty Like a Rose" (Frank Lebby Stanton, Ethelbert Nevin) - 2:06
5. "God Bless the Child" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog, Jr.) - 3:48
6. "Sally T." - 3:34
7. "Fontessa" (John Lewis) - 5:19
8. "There Is No Time" - 2:16

Personnel

• Eddie Harris - tenor saxophone
• Willie Pickens - piano
• Joe Diorio - guitar
• Bill Yancey - bass
• Harold Jones - drums

References

1. Callahan, M. & Edwards, D. Vee-Jay Album Discography, Part 3: Jazz Series (1959-1978) accessed May 7, 2012
2. Eddie Harris discography, accessed June 22, 2017
3. Huey, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 7, 2012