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Charles McPherson (born July 24, 1939) [1] is an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Joplin, Missouri, United States; raised in Detroit, Michigan; and now lives in San Diego, California. He worked intermittently with Charles Mingus from 1960 to 1974, and as a performer leading his own groups.
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [ 5 ] Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Not one of McPherson's most essential releases, as the material and arrangements are just not that strong; nevertheless, the altoist still plays well, and his fans will want to pick up this reissue".
Charles Macpherson DMus FRAM FRCO (10 May 1870 – 28 May 1927) was a Scottish organist, who served at St Paul's Cathedral. [1] Family. ...
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [ 5 ] Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [ 4 ] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "Although he had rarely played with any of the sidemen heard on his Arabesque release before, the quartet presents a unified sound, as if they were a regularly working group. ... no matter what the vehicle, McPherson is in top form throughout this fine date and ...
Charles McPherson may refer to: Charles McPherson (musician) (born 1939), jazz saxophonist; Charles McPherson, recorded in 1971; Charles Duncan McPherson (1877–1970), cabinet minister in Manitoba; Charles Robert McPherson (born 1926), senior pastor of the Riverside Church in Denver
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [ 4 ] Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "By playing bop-oriented music in 1968, Charles McPherson could have been considered behind the times, but he was never a fad chaser and he has long had a timeless style.
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide [ 4 ] The Allmusic review recommended the album awarding it 4 stars and stating "Xanadu was a perfect label for altoist Charles McPherson since he was always a bop-based improviser who was perfectly at home jamming straightahead standards".