Blues Nexus is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1993 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5450 to 5499 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 "James Spaulding is a very distinctive altoist and flutist whose inside/outside playing can cover anything from bop to freer improvisations. On what was surprisingly only his third recording as a leader, Spaulding is heard at the peak of his powers, leading a quartet/quintet ... this is his definitive recording".
Track listing "Hipsippy Blues" (Hank Mobley) – 4:41 "Gerkin for Perkins" (Clifford Brown) – 5:20 "John Charles" (Ronnie Mathews) – 5:00 "Rue Prevail" (Art Farmer) – 7:22 "Gypsy Blue" (Tina Brooks) – 5:35 "Vaun-Ex" (Elmo Hope) – 5:22 "Soul Station" (Mobley) – 7:46 "Chamber Mates" (Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers) – 4:24 "Bleeker Street Blues" (Freddie Redd) – 5:54 "Public Eye" (Roy Hargrove) – 4:48
Personnel James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute, bass flute, piccolo Dan Faulk – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Ronnie Mathews – piano Ray Drummond – bass Louis Hayes – drums Don Sickler – flugelhorn (track 4)
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