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James Spaulding|The Smile of the Snake

The Smile of the Snake

James Spaulding

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One of the most underrated saxophonists of the post-1960 era, James Spaulding has long been a passionate postbop altoist and a warm flutist. On this superior outing he is heard in top form on both of his axes (plus two appearances on bass flute) in a quartet with pianist Richard Wyands, bassist Ron McClure and drummer Tony Reedus. Producer Donald Sickler helped advise Spaulding on the material and the result is a high-quality set of obscurities by Wyands, McClure, Clifford Jordan, Donald Brown, Geoff Keezer and Idrees Sulieman. Spaulding digs into the songs, displays a great deal of versatility and certainly has his fiery moments. One of James Spaulding's finest allround recordings.

© Scott Yanow /TiVo

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1
Third Avenue
00:04:52

Clifford Jordan, Composer - James Spaulding, MainArtist

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

2
Serenity
00:05:51

Rodgers Grant, Composer - James Spaulding, MainArtist

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

3
The Smile of the Snake
00:06:07

Donald Brown, Composer - James Spaulding, MainArtist

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

4
Lenora
00:04:58

James Spaulding, MainArtist - Richard Wyands, Composer

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

5
Tonight Only
00:07:20

James Spaulding, MainArtist - Ron McClure, Composer

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

6
Premonition
00:07:00

James Spaulding, MainArtist - Geoff Keezer, Composer

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

7
Yes It Is
00:05:46

James Spaulding, MainArtist - Richard Wyands, Composer

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

8
Panchito
00:05:08

James Spaulding, MainArtist - Ron McClure, Composer

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

9
Love Is Not a Dream
00:05:51

James Spaulding, MainArtist - Idrees Sulieman, Composer - Kathe Laursen, Composer

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

10
Havana Days (Cuba 1954)
00:05:48

Donald Brown, Composer - James Spaulding, MainArtist

HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.

Album review

One of the most underrated saxophonists of the post-1960 era, James Spaulding has long been a passionate postbop altoist and a warm flutist. On this superior outing he is heard in top form on both of his axes (plus two appearances on bass flute) in a quartet with pianist Richard Wyands, bassist Ron McClure and drummer Tony Reedus. Producer Donald Sickler helped advise Spaulding on the material and the result is a high-quality set of obscurities by Wyands, McClure, Clifford Jordan, Donald Brown, Geoff Keezer and Idrees Sulieman. Spaulding digs into the songs, displays a great deal of versatility and certainly has his fiery moments. One of James Spaulding's finest allround recordings.

© Scott Yanow /TiVo

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