The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society

The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society is an album by saxophonist Charlie Rouse and trumpeter Benny Bailey which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Enja label in 1985.[1][2]

The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
Studio album by
Charlie Rouse, Benny Bailey and Albert Dailey
Released1985
RecordedNovember 1981
StudioNew York City
GenreJazz
Length37:59
LabelEnja
4090
ProducerRobert Hutchins, John Heilbrunn
Charlie Rouse chronology
Moment's Notice
(1983)		 The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
(1985)		 Social Call
(1984)
Benny Bailey chronology
Grand Slam
(1978)		 The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
(1985)		 While My Lady Sleeps
(1990)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is quite modern and none of the pieces have exactly caught on. However, the blend and contrast between Rouse and Bailey, plus the strong rhythm section, makes this a set of interest to collectors of acoustic jazz".[3]

Track listing
  1. "Lil' Sherry" (Charles Rouse) – 4:50
  2. "Spelunke" (Fritz Pauer) – 9:36
  3. "Naima's Love Song" (John Hicks) – 8:02
  4. "Mr. McKee" (Albert Dailey) – 5:19
  5. "After the Morning" (Hicks) – 10:12

Personnel

References
  1. Jazzlists:Enja Records main series discography accessed May 4, 2018
  2. Charlie Rouse discography accessed May 4, 2018
  3. Yanow, Scott. Charlie Rouse: The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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