The Big Horn is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label in 1979.[1][2]

The Big Horn
Studio album by
Released1979
RecordedMay 20, 1976
GenreJazz
Length43:03
LabelMuse
MR 5136
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Houston Person chronology
Stolen Sweets
(1976)
The Big Horn
(1979)
Pure Pleasure
(1976)

Reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]
DownBeat     [4]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars noting that "Reliable soul jazz, nicely played ballads, and good standards are tenor saxophonist Houston Person's forte, and he demonstrates that repeatedly on this '76 quintet set".[3]

Track listing edit

  1. "Bluesology" (Milt Jackson) - 9:55
  2. "This Love of Mine" (Sol Parker, Frank Sinatra, Hank Sanicola) - 5:33
  3. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) - 5:27
  4. "The More I See You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) - 6:50
  5. "Memories of You" (Andy Razaf, Eubie Blake) - 4:18
  6. "I Concentrate on You" (Cole Porter) - 11:00

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ Muse Records discography accessed April 11, 2014
  2. ^ Payne, D., Houston Person discography, June 27, 2009
  3. ^ a b Wynne, R., Allmusic listing, accessed April 11, 2014
  4. ^ Gabel, Lars (January 1980). "Arnet Cobb and the Muse All Stars: Live at Sandy's! / Houston Person: The Big Horn". DownBeat. Vol. 47, no. 1. pp. 37–38.