The Saxophone Shop

The Saxophone Shop is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Odean Pope, recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Odean Pope's "Saxophone Choir" is well-titled. The tenor saxophonist is joined by three altos and three tenors for six of his originals and two other songs that he arranged. The saxophonists primarily function as "background singers," making their voices heard mostly as accompanists for the leader. It's an interesting concept".

Track listing

"The Saxophone Shop" - 3:54
"Heavenly" - 2:52
"Cis" - 6:34
"Almost Like Me Part 2" - 2:34
"Prince la Sha" - 3:40
"Muntu Chant" - 4:32
"Doug's Prelude" - 4:14
"Elixir" - 6:26

Personnel

Odean Pope, Arthur Daniel, Bootsie Barnes, Bob Howell – tenor saxophone
Julian Pressley, Sam Reed, Robert Landham - alto saxophone
Joe Sudler - baritone saxophone
Eddie Green – piano
Gerald Veasley – bass
Dave Gibson – drums