Libra (Gary Bartz album)

Libra is the debut album by saxophonist Gary Bartz' Quintet, recorded in 1967 and released on the Milestone label.

Reception

Michael G. Nastos of AllMusic wrote: "Featured are excellent compositions and playing in mainstream mode... This is the more lyrical side of Bartz".

Track listing

All compositions by Gary Bartz except as indicated

1. "Eastern Blues" - 3:58
2. "Disjunction" - 7:10
3. "Cabin in the Sky" (John La Touche, Vernon Duke) - 3:59
4. "Air and Fire" - :52
5. "Libra" - 6:22
6. "Bloomdido" (Charlie Parker) - 4:46
7. "Deep River" (Traditional) - 4:51
8. "Freedom One Day" - 5:06

Personnel

• Gary Bartz - alto saxophone
• Jimmy Owens - flugelhorn (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6–8), trumpet (tracks 2, 5 & 8)
• Albert Dailey - piano
• Richard Davis - bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

References