The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron is the debut album by saxophonist
Bill Barron which was recorded in 1961 and first released on the
Savoy label.[1][2][3] The album was reissued on CD combined with Modern Windows in 2000.
In his review on
Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos called stated "This recording displays all the why's and wherefore's as to his unsung greatness, showcasing his clever compositions and his clear, distinct, definite tenor tone that holds allegiance to no peer or predecessor"[4]All About Jazz noted "The Tenor Stylings Of Bill Barron somehow was engineered for sharper and more assertive sound reproduction, clarifying the roles of the instruments within each piece. Furthermore, the compositions on the album are based upon single themes for the most part".[5]
The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron is the debut album by saxophonist
Bill Barron which was recorded in 1961 and first released on the
Savoy label.[1][2][3] The album was reissued on CD combined with Modern Windows in 2000.
In his review on
Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos called stated "This recording displays all the why's and wherefore's as to his unsung greatness, showcasing his clever compositions and his clear, distinct, definite tenor tone that holds allegiance to no peer or predecessor"[4]All About Jazz noted "The Tenor Stylings Of Bill Barron somehow was engineered for sharper and more assertive sound reproduction, clarifying the roles of the instruments within each piece. Furthermore, the compositions on the album are based upon single themes for the most part".[5]