Songs of Courage is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]

Songs of Courage
Studio album by James Spaulding
Released	1993
Recorded	October 18, 1991
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	55:52
Label	Muse MCD 5382
Producer	Don Sickler
James Spaulding chronology
Brilliant Corners (1988) Songs of Courage (1993) Blues Nexus (1999)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]

The AllMusic review by Greg Turner stated "This is a fine recording by an underrecognized saxophone master".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by James Spaulding except where noted

1. "Cabu" (Roland Alexander) – 7:10
2. "Minor Bertha" (Elmo Hope) – 5:51
3. "Judy" (Alexander) – 5:49
4. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:54
5. "Wee" (Denzil Best) – 4:58
6. "Black Market" (Tyrone Jefferson) – 6:24
7. "Uhuru Sasa" – 4:29
8. "Song of Courage" – 6:12
9. "King" (Roland Alexander, Andrew Jenkins) – 8:05

Personnel

• James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute
• Roland Alexander – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 6 & 8)
• Tyrone Jefferson – trombone (tracks 1, 6 & 8)
• Kenny Barron – piano
• Ray Drummond – bass
• Louis Hayes – drums

References