Art Deco (album)

Art Deco is an album by jazz trumpeter Don Cherry recorded in 1988 and released on the A&M label. His quartet played at the Village Vanguard before recording the album.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "this set is quite accessible and finds all of the musicians in top form".

Writer Michael Stephans called the album "surprisingly traditional-sounding," and commented: "The session is quite relaxed, and... all four musicians are at the top of their game."

Track listing

All compositions by Don Cherry except where noted

"Art Deco" - 8:38

"When Will the Blues Leave?" (Ornette Coleman) - 7:08

"Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 6:30

"Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk) - 9:39

"Maffy" - 0:39

"Folk Medley" (Charlie Haden) - 2:42

"The Blessing" (Coleman) - 5:32

"Passing" - 3:00

"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner) - 6:50

"Compute" (Coleman) - 5:05

Personnel

Don Cherry — trumpet

James Clay — tenor saxophone

Charlie Haden — bass

Billy Higgins — drums

References

A&M Records albums

Don Cherry (trumpeter) albums

1989 albums

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio