Social Call is an album by saxophonist Charlie Rouse and trumpeter Red Rodney which was recorded and released on the Uptown label in 1984.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Old friends Rouse and Rodney work off each other very well, and the results are swinging and enjoyable".

Social Call (Charlie Rouse and Red Rodney album)

The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings called the album "a fine showing from the saxophonist," and praised Dailey's contribution, stating that he is "hugely authoritative... and plays with relaxed power."

Social Call (Charlie Rouse and Red Rodney album)

David Franklin of Jazz Times noted that Rouse's "appealing, distinctive tone, his clipped, inventive phrasing and his forceful swing-all characteristics" are "clearly in evidence" on the album, and called Rodney "a fine intuitive player" who "never fails to swing infectiously while crafting steadfastly melodic lines."

Social Call (Charlie Rouse and Red Rodney album)

Track listing

"Little Chico" (Charlie Rouse) – 6:20

"Social Call" (Gigi Gryce) – 5:46

"Half Nelson" (Miles Davis) – 6:29

"Greenhouse" (Bobby Porcelli) – 4:44

"Darn That Dream" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Eddie DeLange) – 9:31

"Casbah" (Tadd Dameron) – 6:11

Personnel

Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone

Red Rodney – trumpet, flugelhorn

Albert Dailey – piano

Cecil McBee – bass

Kenny Washington – drums

Don Sickler - arranger

References

Uptown Records (jazz) albums

Red Rodney albums

Charlie Rouse albums

1984 albums

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio