| Naturally | ||||
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| Released | October 9, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | July 5, 2012 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 52:18 | |||
| Label | HighNote HCD 7245 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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Naturally is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2012 and released on the HighNote label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
In his review on AllMusic, Steve Leggett states "whether he's doing soul-jazz, disco, R&B, or gospel, he's always had this easygoing, big-sounding sax tone that embraces and envelops rather than challenges listeners. This set, recorded in July of 2012 at the famed Van Gelder Recording Studio, finds Person assembling a jazz supergroup of sorts ... and together they make a joyous, smooth, and open sound that feels comfortable, warm, and, well, natural. ... everything here fits into the same sort of groove quilt that Person has been doing like no one else for years now. He's simply an American treasure". [2] In JazzTimes, Sharonne Cohen noted "Houston Person still seems to be a discovery for some. Both newcomers to his music and longtime fans will no doubt enjoy this latest recording featuring a formidable group ... this throwback album is nonetheless fresh and imaginative. Aptly titled, it’s a relaxed, compelling set on which Person and his bandmates demonstrate unaffected dexterity, swing and soul". [3]
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Trust in Me is the third album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
Damn! is a 1996 album by the American jazz organist Jimmy Smith. The album was Smith's first album for Verve Records for over twenty years.
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.
My Romance is an album by the saxophonist Houston Person, recorded in 1998 and released on the HighNote label.
Soft Lights is an album by the saxophonist Houston Person, recorded in 1999 and released on the HighNote label.
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.
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.
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.
You Taught My Heart to Sing is an album by saxophonist Houston Person and pianist Bill Charlap recorded in 2004 and released on the HighNote label in 2006.
Thinking of You is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2007 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.