Spirit Within is an album by trumpeter Red Rodney and multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan which was recorded and released on the Elektra/Musician label in 1982.[1][2][3]

Spirit Within
Studio album by
Released1982
RecordedSeptember 21–24, 1981
StudioCBS Studios, New York
GenreJazz
Length37:30
LabelElektra/Musician
E1-60020
ProducerMike Berniker
Red Rodney chronology
Night and Day
(1981)
Spirit Within
(1982)
Sprint
(1982)
Ira Sullivan chronology
Ira Sullivan Does It All
(1981)
Spirit Within
(1982)
Sprint
(1983)

Reception

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Professional ratings
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AllMusic     [4]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "By the time of their fifth record, the Red Rodney-Ira Sullivan Quintet also included pianist Garry Dial, bassist Jay Anderson and drummer Steve Bagby, and it was a perfect vehicle for the co-leaders. Rodney was challenged by the advanced material, and underground legend Sullivan received more exposure than he had ever had in his career. On this LP, Sullivan inspired Rodney to some of his finest playing. Superior post-bop music".[4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Garry Dial except where noted.

  1. "Sophisticated Yenta" – 5:55
  2. "King of France" – 5:21
  3. "Spirit Within" – 7:46
  4. "Island Song" – 6:05
  5. "Monday's Dance" (Ira Sullivan) – 5:48
  6. "Crescent City" (Jeff Meyer) – 6:35

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jazzlists: Elektra Musician LP discography accessed September 27, 2017
  2. ^ Elektra/Asylum Album Discography, Part 8: Consolidated 60000 Series (1982- ), accessed September 27, 2017
  3. ^ Ira Sullivan discography, accessed September 27, 2017
  4. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Red Rodney/Ira Sullivan: Spirit Within – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2017.