Tenderness is an album of duets by vibraphonist Walt Dickerson and bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 for the SteepleChase label but not released until 1985.[1][2]

Tenderness
Studio album by Walt Dickerson and Richard Davis
Released	1985
Recorded	February 9, 1977 C.I. Recording Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:16
Label	SteepleChase SCS 1213
Producer	Nils Winther
Walt Dickerson chronology
Divine Gemini (1977) Tenderness (1985) Shades of Love (1977)
Richard Davis chronology
Divine Gemini (1977) Tenderness (1977) Persia My Dear (1987)

Reception

Professional ratings

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

Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow said "Although the music is often complex and a touch esoteric, the attractive sound of the intimate duo makes the performances much more accessible than they would normally be".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Walt Dickerson

1. "Tenderness" - 9:40
2. "Divine Gemini" - 3:39
3. "So Thoughtful" - 4:47
4. "The Road Must Bend" - 9:02
5. "Play Son Play" - 8:08

Personnel

• Walt Dickerson - vibraphone
• Richard Davis - bass

References

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