Houston Person is a primer on how to express a soulful tenor saxophone; how to get deep inside the blues; how to tell the story of a ballad like no one else. His musical partnership with Etta Jones ran so true many folks thought they were married. Every time this tenor legend picks up his horn to play, rest assured the trip will be a bountiful expression, always finding new places to take the listener.
How does he do this, seemingly effortlessly, no matter what the musical subject? The title of his new release from Arbors Records says it succinctly - From the Heart. Joined by pianist John DiMartino, guitarist James Chirillo, trumpeter Eddie Allen, bassist Sean Smith, and drummer Vince Ector, you'll encounter a swingin "Satin Doll", or "Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear From Me", a gorgeous rendition of "The Nearness Of You", a blues-drenched "Save Your Love For Me", or a foot-Pattin' Person original, "Wish You Were Here".
You'll be glad you were when you hear a track from Houston Person's new one, each weekday morning @8:20AM, another feature made possible by the members of WBGO!
Mon-"Wish You Were Here"
Tues-"You Beling to Me"
Wed-"Satin Doll"
Thurs-"Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear from Me"
Fri-"Save Your Love for Me"
