Beatitudes is an album by saxophonist and composer Bobby Watson and double bassist Curtis Lundy. It was recorded on April 11, 1983, at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was released on vinyl later that year by New Note Records. In 1997, the album was reissued on CD by Evidence Music. On the album, which features five Watson originals, a Lundy composition, and Gigi Gryce's "Minority", Watson and Lundy are joined by pianist Mulgrew Miller and drummer Kenny Washington.[1][2][3]
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | April 11, 1983 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 59:20 | |||
| Label | New Note KM 11867 | |||
| Producer | Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| MusicHound Jazz |  [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
In a review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote: "Watson already had a distinctive sound at this early stage and his solos in the advanced hard bop setting are enthusiastic and fairly original."[1]
Sid Gribetz of JazzTimes stated: "The music here is crackling and sharp... Watson plays with a deep strong tone and an attack full of verve and bite... Lundy was at that time already a long-term associate of Watson's, and their empathy is evident on the recording... the songs are more than just tunes to blow on-they are lyrical and coherent, lending to fine playing that remains memorable."[6]
Track listing
edit- "To See Her Face" (Bobby Watson) – 5:55
- "Karita" (Bobby Watson) – 6:25
- "Jewel" (Bobby Watson) – 6:03
- "E.T.A." (Bobby Watson) – 3:31
- "Minority" (Gigi Gryce) – 3:46
- "Orange Blossom" (Curtis Lundy) – 8:00
- "Beatitudes" (Bobby Watson) – 8:22
- Additional tracks on CD reissue
- "On the One" (Bobby Watson) – 4:19
- "Karita (alternate take)" (Bobby Watson) – 7:26
- "To See Her Face (alternate take)" (Bobby Watson) – 5:28
Personnel
edit- Bobby Watson – alto saxophone
- Curtis Lundy – double bass
- Mulgrew Miller – piano
- Kenny Washington – drums
References
edit- ^ a b c Yanow, Scott. "Bobby Watson: Beatitudes". AllMusic. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Robert Watson and Curtis Lundy - Beatitudes". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Michael. "Curtis Lundy Leader Entry". JazzDiscography. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Holtje, Steve; Lee, Nancy Ann (1998). MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide. Schirmer. p. 1170.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2006). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. Penguin Books. p. 1350.
- ^ Gribetz, Sid (June 1, 1997). "Bobby Watson and Curtis Lundry: Beatitudes". JazzTimes. Retrieved July 20, 2023.