| The Nearness of You | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | November 1977 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:30 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5178 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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The Nearness of You' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars noting that "The soulful and always-swinging tenor Houston Person is in typically fine form on this enjoyable LP... A fun date". [5]
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.
Oasis is an album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1989 and released on the Muse label.
Chocomotive is the second album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
Trust in Me is the third album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
Blue Odyssey is the fourth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.
Person to Person! is the eighth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.
Broken Windows, Empty Hallways is the tenth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Stolen Sweets is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.
The Big Horn is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label in 1979.
Wild Flower' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.
Suspicions' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.
Heavy Juice is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1982 and released on the Muse label.
Nothing Butt... is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1980 and first released on the Muse label in 1983.
Ms. Jones to You is an album by vocalist Etta Jones which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.
Save Your Love for Me is an album by vocalist Etta Jones which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse label.
Very PERSONal is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label early the following year.
Always on My Mind is an album by saxophonist Houston Person featuring jazz versions of pop hits recorded in 1985 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.
Basics is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1987 and released on the Muse label in 1989.
To Etta with Love is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2004 and released on the HighNote label. The album is a tribute to Person's musical partner Etta Jones.
