Hot Brass is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford, recorded in 1991 and released on the Candid label.Candid Records album entry, accessed September 27, 2017Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography, accessed September 27, 2017
Reception
The Toronto Star wrote that Ford "heads a septet that plays with the furious power of a big band, often employing three- and four-part harmonies on his eight strong compositions." The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "Nice session matching tenor saxophone standout Ricky Ford with crew of fiery trumpet and trombone players ... Ford was a young lion back in the '70s, when there was no hype. He's now an experienced, skilled veteran."
Track listing All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted "Ford Variations" – 3:35 "Banging, Bashing, Bowing and Blowing" – 5:48 "A Night in Valencia" – 7:11 "11/15/91" – 5:50 "Cop Out" (Duke Ellington) – 3:33 "Hot Brass" – 8:16 "Mood Blues" – 7:25 "Speak Now" – 6:42 "Carbon 14" – 7:32 "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Irving Mills) – 2:28
Personnel Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone Lew Soloff, Claudio Roditi – trumpet Steve Turre – trombone Danilo Pérez – piano Christian McBride – bass Carl Allen – drums
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