Blue Odyssey

Blue Odyssey is the fourth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "Houston Person, the definitive soul-jazz tenor saxophonist of the past 30 years, is in excellent form on this early session."

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton, except where indicated.

1. "Blue Odyssey" – 7:42
2. "Holy Land" – 6:45
3. "I Love You Yes I Do" (Henry Glover, Sally Nix) – 3:45
4. "Funky London" (Cal Massey) – 4:53
5. "Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) – 7:14
6. "Starrburst" (Ellen Starr) – 6:09

Personnel

• Houston Person – tenor saxophone
• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Bob Cranshaw – bass
• Frank Jones – drums

References