Exodus to Jazz

by Eddie Harris

Exodus to Jazz cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Vee-Jay
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:44
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Making history by introducing the first jazz instrumental to achieve gold record status, Eddie Harris struck commercial gold with his interpretation of Ernest Gold's 'Exodus' theme. The album centers around his exceptionally high, pure tenor saxophone tone, offering an immensely accessible variant of cool jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: Ballad

Tracklist

  1. Exodus (6:43)
  2. Alicia (3:43)
  3. Gone Home (2:53)
  4. A.T.C. (5:34)
  5. A.M. Blues (2:48)
  6. Little Girl Blue (3:24)
  7. Velocity (5:12)
  8. W.P. (4:34)
  9. Exodus - Single Version (2:02)
  10. Alicia - Single Version (2:48)

Credits

  • Eddie Harris - primary artist, tenor saxophone, written-by
  • William Yancey - bass
  • Harold Jones - drums
  • Joe Diorio - guitar
  • Barbara Gardner - liner notes
  • Willie Pickens - piano, written-by
  • Ernest Gold - written-by
  • Rodgers & Hart - written-by

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