...And a Little Pleasure is an album by saxophonist J. R. Monterose and pianist Tommy Flanagan. It was recorded and originally released in 1981, and was reissued on CD as A Little Pleasure in 1989.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | April 6–7, 1981 | |||
| Studio | Right Track Recording, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Uptown | |||
| Producer | Mark Feldman, Robert E. Sunenblick, MD | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [2] |
Recording and music
editThe album was recorded on April 6 and 7, 1981, in New York City.[3] It was Monterose's recording debut playing the soprano saxophone.[2] The miking was close, so his breathing is clearly audible.[2]
There are two original compositions on the album: "Pain and Suffering...And a Little Pleasure", in 3/4 time, and "Vinnie's Pad".[2] The latter, as well as "Con Alma", are up-tempo performances.[4] "Theme for Ernie", "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square", and others are ballads.[4]
Releases
editUptown Records released the album in 1981.[3] In 1989, Reservoir Records reissued it on CD, with the title A Little Pleasure.[3]
Track listing
edit- "Never Let Me Go" (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston) – 7:09
- "Pain and Suffering...And a Little Pleasure" (J.R. Monterose) – 5:42
- "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:29
- "Central Park West" (John Coltrane) – 5:01
- "Theme for Ernie" (Fred Lacey) – 9:05
- "Vinnie's Pad" (Monterose) – 3:09
- "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" (Eric Maschwitz, Manning Sherwin) – 7:29
- "Twelve Tone Tune" (Bill Evans) – 2:59
Personnel
edit- J. R. Monterose – tenor and soprano saxophone
- Tommy Flanagan – piano
References
edit- ^ "Tommy Flanagan – A Little Pleasure". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 1152. ISBN 0-141-01416-4.
- ^ a b c Fitzgerald, Michael (September 24, 2011) "J. R. Monterose Discography". jazzdiscography.com.
- ^ a b Joyce, Mike (February 16, 1990) "Flanagan, Monterose 'Pleasure' Principals". The Washington Post. p. 19.