Houston Person - Trust In Me

Recorded four months apart in 1967, "Chocomotive" and "Trust in Me," which are joined herein, were the second and third albums made by tenor saxophonist Houston Person for Prestige Records. Person (b. 1934) is best known for the popular group he leads featuring singer Etta Jones, his longtime musical partner. A robust swinger and blue balladeer par excellence in the tradition of Gene Ammons, Person shows off both sides in a program of soul jazz, bebop, and pop tunes, including such underplayed worthies as "You're Gonna Hear From Me" and "Hey There." The boss tenor is backed by two top-flight rhythm sections, both of them keyed by the redoubtable pianist Cedar Walton (who also composed two numbers for "Chocomotive," including the train-time title cut). Bob Cranshaw and Paul Chambers share the bass slot with characteristic distinction. And of special note is that on the "Chocomotive" session, Alan Dawson, one of the giants of jazz drumming, proves his mettle on vibes.

Recorded on June 14 and October 13, 1967.
#1-5 originally released on "Chocomotive" (Prestige 7515); #7-13 as Trust in Me (Prestige 7548).
"Airegin" is previously unreleased and its inclusion here represents the Oct. 13, 1967, session in its entirety.
Since maximum playing time of a single CD could not accommodate the entire lengthy of both original albums, "Girl Talk" and "Up, Up and Away" from "Chocomotive" have been deleted.
Remastering 2001 -- Kirk Felton (Fantasy Studios, Berkley)
Total time: 78:05/Stereo/AAD