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Number Five is a studio album by jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger, Tom Harrell, released in May 2012 by HighNote.
Overview This is the fifth album by Harrell's Quintet, which includes Wayne Escoffery on sax, Danny Grissett on piano, Ugonna Okegwo on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums. Four tracks feature the full quintet. The other tracks feature arrangements in quartet, trio and duo, and on two tracks Harrell performs solo. This is a departure from Harrell's previous four albums, in which 35 of the total 36 tracks featured the full quintet. Four tracks were recorded with no prior rehearsal – exhibiting the confidence and tightness of the group.
Reception JazzTimes noted the group's chemistry and called the album "the most adventurous and eclectic of the five he's done for HighNote." AllMusic stated that Harrell "continues to surprise" with this album.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from AllMusic.
Tom Harrell – composer, primary artist, producer, flugelhorn, trumpet Wayne Escoffery – producer, sax (tenor) Danny Grissett – piano, fender rhodes Ugonna Okegwo – bass Johnathan Blake – drums Tadd Dameron – composer Gene De Paul – composer Frank Paparelli – composer Joe Fields – executive producer Angela Harrell – producer Rich Lamb – assistant engineer Mike Marciano – engineer Salvatore Corso – photography John Kelman – liner notes Keiji Obata – design
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