The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron is the debut album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1961 and first released on the Savoy label.[1][2][3] The album was reissued on CD combined with Modern Windows in 2000.
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Studio album by Bill Barron | ||||
Released | 1961 | |||
Recorded | February 21, 1961 | |||
Studio | Medallion Studios, Newark, NJ | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Savoy MG-12160 | |||
Producer | Herman Lubinsky | |||
Bill Barron chronology | ||||
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In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos called stated "This recording displays all the why's and wherefore's as to his unsung greatness, showcasing his clever compositions and his clear, distinct, definite tenor tone that holds allegiance to no peer or predecessor"[4] All About Jazz noted "The Tenor Stylings Of Bill Barron somehow was engineered for sharper and more assertive sound reproduction, clarifying the roles of the instruments within each piece. Furthermore, the compositions on the album are based upon single themes for the most part".[5]
All compositions by Bill Barron
Kenny Barron | |
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Member of Sphere |
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With Bill Barron |
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With Ron Carter |
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With Stan Getz |
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With Dizzy Gillespie |
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With Freddie Hubbard |
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With Yusef Lateef |
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With James Moody |
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With Buddy Rich |
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Discography |
Ted Curson | |
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With Charles Mingus |
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