Red Rodney - Home Free (1979) [vinyl]

From 1976-79, trumpeter Red Rodney recorded three LPs with altoist Richie Cole that otherwise mostly used different lineups of musicians. This excellent outing (which also includes tenor saxophonist David Schnitter, pianist Barry Harris, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Leroy Williams) has a bit of a jam session feel to it. Cole contributed "Starburst" and "Red Rodney Rides Again"; the trio plays Rodney's "Helene," and the full group romps on "Out of Nowhere," "All the Things You Are" and "Bluebird." By 1977, Rodney's chops were back in prime form, and his mastery of bebop (along with the colorful Cole's) is obvious in these recordings. Worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. 

"Home Free" is a jazz album by American bebop trumpeter Red Rodney, recorded in late 1977 and released by Muse Records in 1979. The record captures Rodney during a highly creative period between 1976 and 1979 when he frequently collaborated with alto saxophonist Richie Cole. According to reviews on AllMusic, Rodney's technical skills were back in prime form for this session, delivering an excellent showcase of masterful bebop. The album has a spontaneous, high-energy jam-session feel across its tracks. ~ AI Overview. 

Muse Records, MR 5135, 1979
Recorded 19th December, 1977 at CI Recording Studio New York City 

Musicians:
Red Rodney - Trumpet
Richie Cole - Alto Saxophone
David Schnitter - Tenor Saxophone
Barry Harris - Piano
George Duvivier - Bass
Leroy Williams - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Starburst {Richie Cole} (5:41)
2. Out Of Nowhere {Johnny Green} (6:17)
3. All The Things You Are {Jerome Kern} (9:16)
4. Red Rodney Rides Again {Richie Cole} (5:53)
5. Helene {Red Rodney} (5:35)
6. Bluebird {Charlie Parker} (9:35) 

Total Time: 42:17 

Credits:
Producer - Bob Porter
Engineer - Chuck Irwin
Album Design - Mark Kaplan
Photography - Charles Reilly
Lacquer Cut - Joe Brescio 

Red Rodney Rides Again