Midnight Oil is an album by saxophonist Jerome Richardson recorded in 1958 and released on the New Jazz label in 1959.Jazzdisco: Prestige Records Catalog: New Jazz/Status 8200/8300 series accessed August 22, 2018
Reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "This set offers cool-toned bop that, although brief in playing time (just over 35 minutes), is enjoyable".
Track listing All compositions by Jerome Richardson except where noted "Minorally" – 6:55 "Way In Blues" – 5:08 " Trimmings" – 5:17 "Caravan" (Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 10:45 "Lyric" (Artie Shaw) – 7:18
Personnel Jerome Richardson – tenor saxophone, flute Jimmy Cleveland – trombone (tracks 1–4) Kenny Burrell – guitar Hank Jones – piano Joe Benjamin – bass Charlie Persip – drums
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