Midnight Oil (Jerome Richardson album)

Midnight Oil is an album by saxophonist Jerome Richardson recorded in 1958 and released on the New Jazz label in 1959.

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "This set offers cool-toned bop that, although brief in playing time (just over 35 minutes), is enjoyable".

Track listing

All compositions by Jerome Richardson except where noted

1. "Minorally" – 6:55
2. "Way In Blues" – 5:08
3. " Trimmings" – 5:17
4. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 10:45
5. "Lyric" (Artie Shaw) – 7:18

Personnel

• Jerome Richardson – tenor saxophone, flute
• Jimmy Cleveland – trombone (tracks 1–4)
• Kenny Burrell – guitar
• Hank Jones – piano
• Joe Benjamin – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums

References