Songs of Courage is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5350 to 5399 accessed September 27, 2017Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017Jazzlists: James Spaulding discography, accessed September 27, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Greg Turner stated "This is a fine recording by an underrecognized saxophone master".
Track listing All compositions by James Spaulding except where noted "Cabu" (Roland Alexander) – 7:10 "Minor Bertha" (Elmo Hope) – 5:51 "Judy" (Alexander) – 5:49 "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:54 "Wee" (Denzil Best) – 4:58 "Black Market" (Tyrone Jefferson) – 6:24 "Uhuru Sasa" – 4:29 "Song of Courage" – 6:12 "King" (Roland Alexander, Andrew Jenkins) – 8:05
Personnel James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute Roland Alexander – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 6 & 8) Tyrone Jefferson – trombone (tracks 1, 6 & 8) Kenny Barron – piano Ray Drummond – bass Louis Hayes – drums
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