The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society is an album by saxophonist Charlie Rouse and trumpeter Benny Bailey which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Enja label in 1985.[1][2]

The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
Studio album by Charlie Rouse, Benny Bailey and Albert Dailey
Released	1985
Recorded	November 1981
Studio	New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:59
Label	Enja 4090
Producer	Robert Hutchins, John Heilbrunn
Charlie Rouse chronology
Moment's Notice (1983) The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society (1985) Social Call (1984)
Benny Bailey chronology
Grand Slam (1978) The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society (1985) While My Lady Sleeps (1990)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is quite modern and none of the pieces have exactly caught on. However, the blend and contrast between Rouse and Bailey, plus the strong rhythm section, makes this a set of interest to collectors of acoustic jazz".[3]

Track listing

1. "Lil' Sherry" (Charles Rouse) – 4:50
2. "Spelunke" (Fritz Pauer) – 9:36
3. "Naima's Love Song" (John Hicks) – 8:02
4. "Mr. McKee" (Albert Dailey) – 5:19
5. "After the Morning" (Hicks) – 10:12

Personnel

• Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
• Benny Bailey – trumpet
• Albert Dailey – piano
• Buster Williams – bass
• Keith Copeland – drums

References