Tangents in Jazz

Tangents in Jazz is the second album by American jazz clarinet and saxophone player, composer and arranger Jimmy Giuffre which was released on the Capitol label in 1956.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "The music puts an emphasis on cool tones and relaxed improvising, hinting at folk themes but sounding quite modern for the time".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Giuffre except as indicated

"Scintilla I" - 0:53
"Finger Snapper" - 2:34
"Lazy Tones" - 4:10
"Scintilla II" - 2:27
"Chirpin' Time" - 5:47
"This Is My Beloved" - 3:30
"The Leprechaun" - 6:34
"Scintilla III" - 1:37
"Rhetoric" - 3:24
"Scintilla IV" - 2:52

Recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, CA on June 6, 1955, June 7, 1955 and June 10, 1955

Personnel

Jimmy Giuffre - clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Jack Sheldon - trumpet
Ralph Peña - bass
Artie Anton - drums