The 3R's is an album by trumpeter Red Rodney with saxophonists Richie Cole and Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1979 and released on the Muse label in 1982.[1][2]

The 3R's
Studio album by Red Rodney, Richie Cole and Ricky Ford
Released	1982
Recorded	March 13–14, 1979
Studio	Nola Recording Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	36:54
Label	Muse MR 5290
Producer	Bob Porter
Red Rodney chronology
Red, White and Blues (1978) The 3R's (1982) Live at the Village Vanguard (1980)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Excellent straight-ahead performances, with all of the musicians in fine form".[3]

Track listing

1. "The Mack Man" (Red Rodney, Gerry LaFurn) – 7:41
2. "For Heaven's Sake" (Sherman Edwards, Donald Meyer, Elise Bretton) – 4:31
3. "Dead End" (Kenny Dorham) – 6:55
4. "Waiting For Waits" (Richie Cole) – 5:55
5. "Samba de Vida" (Jack Walrath) – 7:05
6. "Blueport" (Art Farmer) – 4:49

Personnel

• Red Rodney – trumpet
• Richie Cole - alto saxophone
• Ricky Ford – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
• Turk Mauro - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Roland Hanna – keyboards
• George Duvivier – bass
• Grady Tate – drums

References