Black Hope is the fifth studio album by American jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett, the first that he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, released on September 8, 1992. It features Garrett in a quartet with pianist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Charnett Moffett, and drummer Brian Blade. Additional musicians include veteran tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and percussionist Don Alias.
Reception
Ron Wynn of AllMusic wrote that "Only some uneven material keeps his '92 album from being exceptional, and even on the weak songs, Garrett's playing forces you to pay attention." Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Kenny Garrett – alto saxophone (1–3, 6, 8, 10, 12), soprano saxophone (4, 5, 7, 9) Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone (1, 3, 11) Kenny Kirkland – acoustic piano (1, 2, 4–11), synthesizers (8, 9) Donald Brown – synthesizers (5, 8) Charnett Moffett – bass (1–11) Brian Blade – drums (1–7, 10, 11), cymbals (9) Ricky Wellman – drums (8, 9) Don Alias – percussion (1, 2, 4, 5, 7–9)
Technical Matt Pierson – executive producer Donald Brown – producer, mixing Joe Ferla – recording, mixing Kenny Garrett – mixing Chris Alberts – assistant engineer A.W. Dick – assistant engineer Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine) Bibi Green – production coordinator Mike Beard – computer host Linda Cobb – art direction, design Keith Schoenheit – photography (of flower) Chris Carroll – photography (of Garrett) Peter Shukat – management
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