In the Vernacular


In the Vernacular is the debut album led by saxophonist John Handy III featuring tracks recorded in 1958 and originally released on the Roulette label.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Scott Yanow calls it "Excellent advanced hard bop music".

Track listing

All compositions by John Handy III except as indicated
  1. "I'll Close My Eyes" - 3:06
  2. "First Time" - 7:03
  3. "Suggested Line" - 5:30
  4. "Problem Too" - 4:28
  5. "Quote, Unquote" - 3:09
  6. "Blues in the Vernacular" - 5:09
  7. "Dance to the Lady" - 5:16
  8. "I'll Never Smile Again" - 3:37

Personnel