Five Chord Stud is an album by jazz saxophonist/composer Julius Hemphill recorded in 1993 for the Italian Black Saint label.[1]

Five Chord Stud
Studio album by Julius Hemphill
Released	1993
Recorded	November 18 & 19, 1993
Genre	Jazz
Length	63:57
Label	Black Saint
Producer	Julius Hemphill
Julius Hemphill chronology
Oakland Duets (1988) Five Chord Stud (1993) Reflections (1995)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "The generally fascinating music rewards repeated listenings but one has to have an open mind before putting it on".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Julius Hemphill

1. "Band Theme" - 5:38
2. "Mr. Critical" - 3:44
3. "Shorty" - 6:49
4. "Mirrors" - 5:49
5. "Five Chord Stud" - 13:46
6. "The Moat and the Bridge" - 7:20
7. "Georgia Blue" - 5:48
8. "Flush" - 7:51
9. "Spiritual Chairs" - 7:12

• • Recorded at Sear Sound in New York City on November 18 & 19, 1993

Personnel

• Julius Hemphill - conductor, composer
• Tim Berne - alto saxophone
• Marty Ehrlich - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
• Sam Furnace - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
• James Carter - tenor saxophone
• Andrew White - tenor saxophone
• Fred Ho - baritone saxophone

References