Mean Greens is an album by American jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris recorded in 1966 and released on the Atlantic label.[1][2]
| Mean Greens | ||||
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| Released | 1966 | |||
| Recorded | March 8 & 9 and June 7, 1966 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:18 | |||
| Label | Atlantic SD 1453 | |||
| Producer | Nesuhi Ertegun | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review states "Eddie Harris' trademark chops and versatility are well showcased on this respectable follow up to Harris' excellent Atlantic debut, The In Sound. Mean Greens doesn't have a signature piece, like The In Sound's "Freedom Jazz Dance," but the program of mostly Harris originals is a satisfying set based around two groups".[3]
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Track listing
editAll compositions by Eddie Harris except as indicated
- "Mean Greens" - 7:27
- "It Was a Very Good Year" (Ervin Drake) - 5:08
- "Without You" - 3:03
- "Yeah Yeah Yeah" - 5:12
- "Listen Here" - 3:37
- "Blues in the Basement" - 8:07
- "Goin' Home" - 6:44
- Recorded in New York City on March 8, 1966 (track 1), March 9, 1966 (tracks 2-4) and June 7, 1966 (tracks 5-7)
Personnel
edit- Eddie Harris - tenor saxophone, electric piano
- Ray Codrington - trumpet, percussion (tracks 1, 4-6)
- Cedar Walton - piano (tracks 1-4)
- Sonny Phillips - organ (tracks 5-7)
- Ron Carter (tracks 1-4), Melvin Jackson (tracks 5-7) - bass
- Billy Higgins (tracks 1-4), Bucky Taylor (tracks 5-7) - drums
- Ray Barretto - congas, bongos (tracks 5-7)
References
edit- ^ Atlantic Records discography accessed May 8, 2012
- ^ Eddie Harris discography, accessed June 22, 2017
- ^ a b Todd, J. Allmusic Review accessed May 8, 2012