Sonic Text is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Farrell, recorded in 1979 and released on the Contemporary label.Contemporary Records discography accessed May 6, 2015Joe Farrell discography accessed May 6, 2015
Reception The AllMusic review called the album "an excellent straight-ahead outing," stating that "the concise solos make expert use of every note, and the results are both fresh and swinging".
Track listing All compositions by Joe Farrell except as indicated "Sonic Text" - 6:27 "When You're Awake" - 7:11 "The Jazz Crunch" (Freddie Hubbard) - 8:16 "If I Knew Where You're At" - 6:56 "Sweet Rita Suite (Part 1): Her Spirit" (George Cables) - 4:25 "Malibu" - 11:48
Personnel Joe Farrell - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Freddie Hubbard - trumpet, flugelhorn George Cables - piano, electric piano Tony Dumas - bass, electric bass Peter Erskine - drums
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