| The Way We Were: Live in Concert | ||||
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| Released | April 26, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | April 15, 2000 | |||
| Venue | Tri-C Jazz Festival, Cleveland, OH | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 58:56 | |||
| Label | Highnote HCD 7197 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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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. [1]
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| Allmusic |    [2] |
In his review on Allmusic, Steve Leggett notes that "Etta Jones could flat-out sing, and she never failed to make the blues, jazz, and Great American Songbook standards she sang her own, especially in her many collaborations with tenor saxophonist Houston Person, who was as sympathetic a player as any singer could ever hope for – Jones and Person simply clicked and understood each other as a duo ... This set is both a pleasant listen and a fun archival recording – it captures Jones and Person at their best in front of a nimble and flexible rhythm section" [2]
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.
Etta Jones was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings are "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.
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I'll Be Seeing You is an album by vocalist Etta Jones which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.
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My Romance is an album by the saxophonist Houston Person, recorded in 1998 and released on the HighNote label.
In a Sentimental Mood is an album by saxophonist Houston Person that was recorded in 2000 and released on the HighNote label.
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.
All Soul is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2005 and released on the HighNote label.
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.
Naturally is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2012 and released on the HighNote label.
Nice 'n' Easy is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2013 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.
Something Personal is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2015 and released on the HighNote label.
Together at Christmas is a Christmas album by vocalist Etta Jones and saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2000 and released on the Highnote label.
Etta Jones Sings Lady Day is the final studio album by vocalist Etta Jones, featuring songs associated with Billie Holiday, which was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label.
Christmas with Houston Person and Friends is an album of Christmas music by saxophonist Houston Person that was released by Muse in 1994.
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.