Ebony Rhapsody


Ebony Rhapsody is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford.

Recording and music

Ebony Rhapsody was recorded in concert at Birdland in New York City on June 2, 1990, and released on CD by Candid Records. It is a quartet recording, with leader Ricky Ford joined by Jaki Byard, Milt Hinton, and Ben Riley. Five of the nine tracks are Ford originals.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Tenor-saxophonist Ricky Ford is in his usual swinging form on this live quartet date... easily recommended to fans of the distinctive tenor and those who enjoy modern hard bop".
The Chicago Tribune reviewer commented that "Though there is nothing particularly musically distinctive about any of it, the recording is vivid and makes you wish you'd been there to hear it happen".

Track listing

All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted
  1. Introduction by Mark Morganelli - 0:34
  2. "Ebony Rhapsody" – 8:42
  3. "Mon Amour" – 6:43
  4. "Independence Blues" – 7:35
  5. "Mirror Man" – 4:57
  6. "In a Sentimental Mood" – 4:40
  7. "Setting Sun Blues" – 8:10
  8. "Broadway" – 8:35
  9. "Red, Crack and Blue" – 6:15

Personnel