Terence Blanchard (album)
| Terence Blanchard | ||||
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| Released | June 18, 1991 | |||
| Studio | BMG Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:02 | |||
| Label | Columbia 468388 2 | |||
| Producer | Delfeayo Marsalis | |||
| Terence Blanchard chronology | ||||
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Terence Blanchard is an album by American jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard.[1] This is his debut full-length album as a leader.[2] The record was released on June 18, 1991, via Columbia label.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
| Los Angeles Times | [5] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide | [6] |
| The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz | [7] |
Scott Yanow of AllMusic stated, "On the varied program, Blanchard opens and closes the set with a hymn ("Motherless Child" and "Amazing Grace"), performs four originals and comes up with personal interpretations of three standards... By the time this recording came out in 1992, Blanchard was ready to take his place as one of the trumpet giants of the '90s".[3] Leonard Feather of Los Angeles Times commented "Trumpeter Blanchard brings new elements and an often invigorating lineup to his first album since he worked on the Spike Lee film Mo' Better Blues as arranger, trumpeter and trumpet instructor for actor Denzel Washington. There are four Blanchard originals, of which the hyperventilating "Wandering Wonder" and the hectic "Azania" are a little too effusive—the latter has an overlong drum solo. But "Tomorrow's Just a Luxury," with its easy canter, and the solemn "Sing Soweto" reveal a strong compositional talent".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Motherless Child" | Traditional | 0:46 |
| 2. | "Wandering Wonder" | Blanchard | 5:40 |
| 3. | "Tomorrow's Just a Luxury" | Blanchard | 5:48 |
| 4. | "Goodbye" | Gordon Jenkins | 11:51 |
| 5. | "Au Privave" | Charlie Parker | 5:42 |
| 6. | "Sing Soweto" | Blanchard | 4:02 |
| 7. | "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" | Ned Washington, George Bassman | 8:01 |
| 8. | "Azania" | Blanchard | 13:20 |
| 9. | "Amazing Grace" | John Newton | 1:51 |
| Total length: | 57:02 | ||
Personnel
Band
- Terence Blanchard – trumpet
- Branford Marsalis – tenor saxophone (tracks: 2 3 8)
- Sam Newsome – tenor saxophone (tracks: 5 7 9)
- Rodney Whitaker – double bass
- Jeff Watts – drums (tracks: 2 3 4)
- Troy Davis – drums (tracks: 5 6 7 9)
- Bruce Barth – piano
Production
- Dr. George Butler – executive producer
- Delfeayo Marsalis – producer, liner notes
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
Chart performance
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Traditional Jazz Albums (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References
- ^ Gregory, Andy (2002). The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002. Psychology Press. p. 48. ISBN 978-1-85743-161-2. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Terence Blanchard". Discogs. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. "Terence Blanchard". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
- ^ Larkin, Colin. "The Encyclopedia of Popular Music". p. 586. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Feather, Leonard (August 11, 1991). "NEW RELEASES : *** TERENCE BLANCHARD "Terence Blanchard" Columbia". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ^ Swenson, John (1999). The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide. Random House. p. 1865. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz. Virgin. p. 97. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Terence Blanchard". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2020.