...And a Little Pleasure is an album by saxophonist
J. R. Monterose and pianist
Tommy Flanagan. It was recorded and originally released in 1981, and was reissued on CD as A Little Pleasure in 1989.
Recording and music
The album was recorded on April 6 and 7, 1981, in New York City.[3] It was Monterose's recording debut playing the soprano saxophone.[2] The miking was close, so his breathing is clearly audible.[2]
There are two original compositions on the album: "Pain and Suffering...And a Little Pleasure", in 3/4 time, and "Vinnie's Pad".[2] The latter, as well as "
Con Alma", are up-tempo performances.[4] "Theme for Ernie", "
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square", and others are ballads.[4]
...And a Little Pleasure is an album by saxophonist
J. R. Monterose and pianist
Tommy Flanagan. It was recorded and originally released in 1981, and was reissued on CD as A Little Pleasure in 1989.
Recording and music
The album was recorded on April 6 and 7, 1981, in New York City.[3] It was Monterose's recording debut playing the soprano saxophone.[2] The miking was close, so his breathing is clearly audible.[2]
There are two original compositions on the album: "Pain and Suffering...And a Little Pleasure", in 3/4 time, and "Vinnie's Pad".[2] The latter, as well as "
Con Alma", are up-tempo performances.[4] "Theme for Ernie", "
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square", and others are ballads.[4]