Art Deco is an album by jazz trumpeter Don Cherry recorded in 1988 and released on the A&M label. accessed December 9, 2011 His quartet played at the Village Vanguard before recording the album.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "this set is quite accessible and finds all of the musicians in top form".Yanow, S.Allmusic Review accessed December 9, 2011
Writer Michael Stephans called the album "surprisingly traditional-sounding," and commented: "The session is quite relaxed, and... all four musicians are at the top of their game."
Track listing All compositions by Don Cherry except where noted "Art Deco" - 8:38 "When Will the Blues Leave?" (Ornette Coleman) - 7:08 "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 6:30 "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk) - 9:39 "Maffy" - 0:39 "Folk Medley" (Charlie Haden) - 2:42 "The Blessing" (Coleman) - 5:32 "Passing" - 3:00 "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner) - 6:50 "Compute" (Coleman) - 5:05
Personnel Don Cherry — trumpet James Clay — tenor saxophone Charlie Haden — bass Billy Higgins — drums
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