African Venus
African Venus is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring his son Joshua Redman. It was recorded in 1992 and released on the Evidence label.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 3 stars stating "Not an essential disc, but far from a throwaway".Track listing
- "African Venus" – 9:27
- "Venus and Mars" – 7:48
- "Mr. Sandman" – 6:54
- "Echo Prayer" – 5:53
- "Satin Doll" – 8:23
- "Take the 'A' Train" – 7:41
- "Turnaround" – 6:25
- Recorded at the Sound on Sound Studio in New York City on December 11, 1992
Personnel
Musicians- Dewey Redman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, musette
- Joshua Redman – tenor saxophone
- Charles Eubanks – piano
- Anthony Cox – bass
- Carl Allen – drums
- Danny Sadownick – percussion
- Big Apple Productions, Inc. – producer
- Tetsuo Hara – executive producer
- Peter Beckerman – engineer
- Rothacker Advertising & Design – art direction
- John Litweiler – liner notes
- Harrison Hurwitz – photography