Rufus Reid Trio - Seven Minds (1985)

Rufus's pure and powerful sound rings out in this trio. This CD starts off with one of the finest solo bass expositions to be heard on any record, heading into the title track by the late, great bassist Sam Jones. Jim McNeely shines at the piano and Terri Lyne Carrington shows why she is the young star of the trap set. ~ Russ Musto, New Music Catalog. 

Premier bassist Reid with pianist Jim McNeely and drummer Teri Lyne Carrington. Extraordinary playing, approaching telepathic. ~ by Michael G. Nastos, AMG. 

Sunnyside Communications Inc., SSC 1010D, 1990
Recorded 25th November, 1984 Live at William Patherson College, Wayne, New Jersey 

Musicians:
Rufus Reid - Double Bass
Jim McNeely - Piano
Terri Lyne Carrington - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Seven Minds {Sam Jones} (10:30)
2. Along Came Betty {Benny Golson} (8:38)
3. Sunday's Blues {Bob Brookmeyer} (8:36)
4. Stardust {Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parrish} (7:06)
5. You Make Me Smile {Rufus Reid} (6:54)
6. Ana Maria {Wayne Shorter} (7:41)
7. Tones For Jones Bones {Chick Corea} (8:11)
8. Struttin' About {Rufus Reid} (5:20) 

Total Time: 63:00 

Credits:
Producer - Rufus Reid, François Zalacain
Engineer - Ted Clancy, Jeff Green
Mixing/Editing - A.T. Michael MacDonald
Album Design - Chris Drukker
Photography - Jo Anne Kriven 

You Make Me Smile