Hot Brass


Hot Brass is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford, recorded in 1991 and released on the Candid label.

Reception

The Toronto Star wrote that Ford "heads a septet that plays with the furious power of a big band, often employing three- and four-part harmonies on his eight strong compositions." The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "Nice session matching tenor saxophone standout Ricky Ford with crew of fiery trumpet and trombone players... Ford was a young lion back in the '70s, when there was no hype. He's now an experienced, skilled veteran."

Track listing

All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted
  1. "Ford Variations" – 3:35
  2. "Banging, Bashing, Bowing and Blowing" – 5:48
  3. "A Night in Valencia" – 7:11
  4. "11/15/91" – 5:50
  5. "Cop Out" – 3:33
  6. "Hot Brass" – 8:16
  7. "Mood Blues" – 7:25
  8. "Speak Now" – 6:42
  9. "Carbon 14" – 7:32
  10. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" – 2:28

Personnel