| Blue Odyssey | ||||
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | March 12, 1968 | |||
| Studio | New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:28 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7566 | |||
| Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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Blue Odyssey is the fourth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label. [1] [2] [3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "Houston Person, the definitive soul-jazz tenor saxophonist of the past 30 years, is in excellent form on this early session." [4]
All compositions by Cedar Walton, except where indicated.
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.
Thinking of Home is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on July 31, 1970 but not released by the Blue Note label until 1980. It features performances by Mobley with trumpeter Woody Shaw, pianist Cedar Walton, guitarist Eddie Diehl, bassist Mickey Bass, and drummer Leroy Williams. This was Mobley's 26th recording for Blue Note.
Spectrum is an album by pianist Cedar Walton, recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.
Soul Cycle is an album by pianist Cedar Walton, which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.
Horizons is the fifth album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige 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.
Goodness! is the sixth album led by saxophonist Houston Person, which was recorded in 1969 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.
It's All Right! is an album by saxophonist Teddy Edwards which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
On the Sunny Side is an album by American jazz tenor saxophonist Paul Quinichette featuring tracks recorded in May 1957 and released on the Prestige label.
Tangerine is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Generation is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Night of the Mark VII is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1975 and first released on the Muse label.
Half Note is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1974 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1985.
On Stage Vol. 3 is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Holland in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1979.
The Highest Mountain is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in West Germany in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label. The album should not be confused with the CD reissue of the Muse album Night of the Mark VII which also used the same title.
Eastern Rebellion 4 is an album by Eastern Rebellion led by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1983 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
Roots is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Astor Place label.
Sentimental Journey is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label.
