Politely is an album by American jazz trumpeter Bill Hardman which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label the following year.Muse Records discography accessed February 6, 2018Jazzlists: Bill Hardman discography accessed February 6, 2018Bill Hardman catalog accessed February 6, 2018Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5150 to 5199 accessed February 6, 2018Bill Hardman Leader Entry accessed February 7, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "This quintet date is very much in the bop vein. Despite its title, much of the session is actually hard driving".
Track listing "Love Letters" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) − 6:00 "Politely" (Bill Hardman) − 6:14 "Lazybird" (John Coltrane) − 6:15 "Coral Keys" (Walter Bishop Jr.) − 9:47 "Smooch" (Charles Mingus, Miles Davis) − 8:20
Personnel Bill Hardman − trumpet Junior Cook − tenor saxophone Walter Bishop Jr. − piano Paul Brown − bass Leroy Williams − drums
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