3 Shades of Blue


3 Shades of Blue is the final album recorded as leader by American jazz saxophonist Johnny Hodges featuring performances recorded in 1970 with vocalist Leon Thomas and composer/arranger Oliver Nelson and first released on the Flying Dutchman label. The album was rereleased in 1989 under Nelson's leadership as Black, Brown and Beautiful with additional tracks.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.

Track listing

  1. "Empty Ballroom Blues" - 4:54
  2. "Duke's Place" - 2:35
  3. "Echoes of Harlem" - 4:20
  4. "Disillusion Blues" - 3:56
  5. "Yearning" - 5:20
  6. "Welcome to New York" - 4:10
  7. "Black, Brown and Beautiful" - 3:50
  8. "Rockin' in Rhythm - 3:09
  9. "Creole Love Call" - 4:56
  10. "It´s Glory" - 2:55

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