Escapade is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1999 and released on the HighNote label.Jazz Depot: album listing accessed December 31, 2018Jazzlists: James Spaulding discography, accessed December 31, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated "Spaulding's tart-sweet alto sax has never sounded better, while his pristine flute playing is easily in the top ten of late-'90s jazz performers. ... Spaulding shows a consistency within mainstream parameters, a real sense of teamwork with these worthy session mates, and a willingness to take chances".
Track listing "Escapade" (Kenny Dorham) – 5:55 "Cheese Cake" (Dexter Gordon) – 6:41 "Warm Valley" (Duke Ellington) – 5:16 "Madeline" (Hank Mobley) – 5:10 "Just One of Those Things" (Cole Porter) – 4:50 "Grant's Future" (Grant Green) – 6:36 "High Modes" (Mobley) – 6:47 "The Break Through" (Mobley) – 5:08 "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 5:27 "La Mesha" (Dorham) – 6:21
Personnel James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute, bass flute Don Sickler – trumpet, flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 6-8 & 10) John Hicks – piano Ray Drummond – bass Kenny Washington – drums
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