Variations in Blue is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1983 and first released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]

Variations in Blue
Studio album by
Released1984
RecordedAugust 23 & 24, 1983
StudioJimmy Madison Studio, NYC
GenreJazz
LabelMuse
MR 5306
ProducerBill Barron
Bill Barron chronology
Jazz Caper
(1978)
Variations in Blue
(1984)
Compilation
(1985)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic     [4]

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated "Bill Barron, who spent much of his life as a music educator, played inventive solos that sounded both spontaneous and well thought-out. Barron, who was underrated throughout his career, cut three records for Muse during 1978–1987, of which this set was the second".[4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Bill Barron except where noted.

  1. "Variations in Blue" – 6:15
  2. "September 1979" – 7:09
  3. "Be Who You Are" – 7:03
  4. "The Name of This Is" – 7:44
  5. "Swingin' in Bushnell Park" – 9:10
  6. "Minority" (Basheer Qusim) – 6:36

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249 accessed February 6, 2017
  2. ^ Bill Barron Catalog accessed February 6, 2017
  3. ^ Bill Barron discography accessed February 6, 2017
  4. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Bill Barron – Jazz Caper: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 6, 2017.