Spirit Within

by Ira Sullivan, Red Rodney

Overview

By the time of their fifth record, the Red Rodney-Ira Sullivan Quintet also included pianist Garry Dial, bassist Jay Anderson and drummer Steve Bagby, and it was a perfect vehicle for the co-leaders. Rodney (heard here mostly on flugelhorn) was challenged by the advanced material (four of the six numbers on this out-of-print LP are Dial originals), and underground legend Sullivan received more exposure than he had ever had in his career. On this LP, Sullivan (heard on soprano, alto flute and flugelhorn) inspired Rodney to some of his finest playing. Superior post-bop music that deserves to be reissued on CD. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/11/2008
Label:	Wounded Bird
UPC:	0664140602021
Rank:	69277

Tracks

1. Sophisticated Yenta
2. King of France
3. Spirit Within
4. Island Song
5. Monday's Dance
6. Crescent City

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Red Rodney   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Ira Sullivan   Primary Artist,Shaker,Flugelhorn,Flute (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Jay Anderson   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Garry Dial   Piano
Steve Bagby   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Garry Dial   Composer
Michael Berniker   Producer,Audio Production
Ira Sullivan   Composer
Mike Berniker   Producer