Con Alma! is the second album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed March 13, 2013Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Charles McPherson Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2018
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed March 13, 2013
Track listing "Eronel" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:06 "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 8:00 "Chasing the Bird" (Charlie Parker) – 7:12 "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:31 "I Don't Know" (Charles McPherson) – 8:19 "Dexter Rides Again" (Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell) – 8:10
Personnel Charles McPherson – alto saxophone Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone Barry Harris – piano George Tucker – bass Alan Dawson – drums
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