Released May 22, 2012 Length 59:07 Release date 22 May 2012 Label HighNote Records | Recorded December 30, 2011 Artist Tom Harrell Genre Jazz | |
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Number Five
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Number Five is a studio album by jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger, Tom Harrell, released in May 2012 by HighNote.
Contents
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Overview
This is the fifth album by Harrell's Quintet, which includes Wayne Escoffery on sax, Danny Grissett on piano, Ugonna Okegwo on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums. Four tracks feature the full quintet. The other tracks feature arrangements in quartet, trio and duo, and on two tracks Harrell performs solo. This is a departure from Harrell's previous four albums in which 35 of the total 36 tracks featured the full quintet. Four tracks were recorded with no prior rehearsal – exhibiting the confidence and tightness of the group.
Reception
JazzTimes noted the group's chemistry and called the album "the most adventurous and eclectic of the five he's done for HighNote." AllMusic stated that Harrell "continues to surprise" with this album.
Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.
Songs
1Blue 'n' Boogie4:20
2Right as Rain3:20
3No 58:24