One of the top bop-based alto saxophonists in Canada, P.J. Perry is quite unknown in the United States, although a 1990 Concord album helped give him a little bit of visibility. This set from the Canadian Unity label features Perry with an all-star rhythm section comprised of pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Neil Swainson, and drummer Victor Lewis. Perry swings on three originals, two obscurities, and four standards (including "If I Should Lose You" and Charlie Parker's "Cheryl"). Perry is the Canadian equivalent to Sonny Stitt, in style if not output, and his music is well worth exploring by straight-ahead jazz fans. A fine effort. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.
Unity Records, UTY CD128, 1989
Recorded 10th October, 1989
on Dolby SR at Studio Tempo, Montréal, Québec
Musicians:
P.J. Perry – Tenor & Alto
Saxophones
Mulgrew Miller - Piano
Neil Swainson - Bass
Victor Lewis - Drums
Tracks:
1. Nicolia {P.J. Perry}
(6:43)
2. If I Should Lose You
{Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin} (6:43)
3. My Ideal {Newell Chase,
Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting} (7:16)
4. Mother Night {Phil Dwyer}
(8:43)
5. Doodle {P.J. Perry} (5:46)
6. Kira Samba {P.J. Perry}
(5:27)
7. Helsingborg {Torben Oxbol}
(7:10)
8. Cheryl {Charlie Parker}
(6:49)
9. Easy To Love {Cole Porter}
(6:45)
Total Time: 61:22
Credits:
Producer - Nels Guloien
Executive Producer - Ian
McDougal
Engineer - Ian Terry
Cover Photo- Anna Strever
