Stefan is an album led by trumpeter Dennis González which was recorded in 1987 and released on the Swedish Silkheart label.[1][2]

Stefan
Studio album by Dennis González New Dallas Quartet
Released	1987
Recorded	April 4–5, 1986 and February 13, 1987
Studio	Omega Audio, Dallas, TX
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:40
Label	Silkheart SHLP 101
Producer	Dennis González
Dennis González chronology
Little Toot (1985) Stefan (1987) Namesake (1987)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[4]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes "Stefan is probably the trumpeter's masterpiece ... a masterful record".[4] In his review for AllMusic, Brian Olewnick states "Stefan is arguably one of Gonzalez' best efforts, and is decidedly one of the better entryways into his unique world. Recommended".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Dennis González except where noted.

1. "Enrico" – 7:47
2. "Fortuity" (W.A. Richardson, Ronie Boykins) – 2:28
3. "Stefan" – 8:00
4. "Hymn for Don Cherry" – 5:52
5. "Boi Fuba" (Traditional) – 3:07
6. "Deacin John Ray" (John Purcell) – 9:29
7. "Doxology" – 6:34 Bonus track on CD release

Personnel

• Dennis González – trumpet, flugelhorn, berimbau
• John Purcell – bass clarinet, alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1–5)
• Malachi Favors (track 6), Henry Franklin (tracks 1–5) – bass
• W. A. Richardson – drums

References