| Wingspan | ||||
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | May 11, 1987 | |||
| Studio | ERAS Studio, NYC. | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 53:46 | |||
| Label | Landmark Records LLP-1515 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Mulgrew Miller chronology | ||||
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Wingspan is an album by jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller with a quintet of other musicians. The album was recorded on May 11, 1987, and released later that year by Landmark Records. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic wrote that "The emphasis on this quintet album is on Mulgrew Miller's compositions; five of the seven numbers (all but Kenny Garrett's "Sonhos Do Brasil" and the standard "I Remember You") are by the pianist/leader. Miller is joined by bassist Charnett Moffett, drummer Tony Reedus, vibraphonist Steve Nelson and altoist Garrett (who plays flute on one song); percussionist Rudy Bird guests on three numbers. The inventive solos on the fairly complex material and the attractive sound of the ensembles make this a worthy release". [3]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wingspan" | Miller | 5:34 |
| 2. | "One's Own Room" | Miller | 6:44 |
| 3. | "The Eleventh Hour" | Miller | 6:04 |
| 4. | "I Remember You" | Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger | 5:23 |
| 5. | "Soul-Leo" | Miller | 7:50 |
| 6. | "You're That Dream" | Miller | 7:29 |
| 7. | "Sonhos Do Brasil" (Dreams of Brazil) | Kenny Garrett | 7:11 |
| 8. | "The Eleventh Hour" (later take) | Miller | 7:31 |
| Total length: | 53:46 | ||
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