The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society is an album by saxophonist Charlie Rouse and trumpeter Benny Bailey which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Enja label in 1985.Jazzlists:Enja Records main series discography accessed May 4, 2018Charlie Rouse discography accessed May 4, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is quite modern and none of the pieces have exactly caught on. However, the blend and contrast between Rouse and Bailey, plus the strong rhythm section, makes this a set of interest to collectors of acoustic jazz".
Track listing "Lil' Sherry" (Charles Rouse) – 4:50 "Spelunke" (Fritz Pauer) – 9:36 "Naima's Love Song" (John Hicks) – 8:02 "Mr. McKee" (Albert Dailey) – 5:19 "After the Morning" (Hicks) – 10:12
Personnel Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone Benny Bailey – trumpet Albert Dailey – piano Buster Williams – bass Keith Copeland – drums
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