Billy Taylor - It's A Matter Of Pride [Audio CD] 1994

This is a particularly well-constructed session by pianist Billy Taylor who is featured in a combo with bassist Christian McBride, drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith, the congas of Ray Mantilla and, on three songs, tenor-saxophonist Stanley Turrentine; Grady Tate also contributes two warm ballad vocals. All nine songs were composed by Taylor (including three pieces taken from a more extended work in tribute to Martin Luther King) and the results are melodic, boppish and swinging.

CONDITION: NEW, Punched UPC

TRACK LISTING

1 At La Carousel
2 Picture This
3 It's A Matter Of Pride
4 His Name Was Martin
5 Titoro
6 Back Home
7 Lookin' Up
8 Paraphrase
9 I'm A Lover
10 If You Really Are Concerned