The Music from "The Connection"

The Music from "The Connection" is an album by the Freddie Redd Quartet, recorded as the soundtrack for Jack Gelber's 1959 play The Connection on February 15, 1960 and released on Blue Note later that year. The quartet features saxophonist Jackie McLean and rhythm section Michael Mattos and Larry Ritchie.

Background Jack Gelber originally planned for the play to feature improvised music performed by jazz musicians who would also play small roles in the production. Freddie Redd however persuaded Gelber to include his original score.Ira Gitler, Liner Notes to BLP 4027/BST 84027 Redd recorded his score again later in 1960 as Music from the Connection.

Track listing All compositions by Freddie Redd

Side 1 "Who Killed Cock Robin" – 5:21 "Wigglin'" – 5:58 "Music Forever" – 5:52

Side 2 "Time To Smile" – 6:24 "(Theme for) Sister Salvation" – 4:43 "Jim Dunn's Dilemma" – 5:37 "O.D. (Overdose)" – 4:41

Personnel

Freddie Redd Quartet Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Freddie Redd – piano Michael Mattos – bass Larry Ritchie – drums

Technical personnel

Alfred Lion – production Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Reid Miles – design Herb Snitzer – photography Ira Gitler – liner notes

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