A New Conception is the third album by American saxophonist Sam Rivers, recorded in 1966 and released on the Blue Note label.Blue Note Records discography accessed November 22, 2010 The album features Rivers' interpretation of seven jazz standards.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated, "It's challenging music that remains accessible, since it reconfigures familiar items in new, intriguing ways. The sheer skill in Rivers' arrangements once again confirms his large, unfortunately underappreciated, talent".Erlewine, S. T. [ AllMusic Review] accessed November 22, 2010
Track listing "When I Fall in Love" (Heyman, Young) – 5:48 "I'll Never Smile Again" (Lowe) – 5:57 "Detour Ahead" (Lou Carter, Ellis, John Freigo) – 5:09 "That's All" (Alan Brandt, Haymes) – 5:38 "What a Diff'rence a Day Made" (Adams, Grever) – 6:18 "Temptation" (Brown, Freed) – 7:38 "Secret Love" (Fain, Webster) – 7:33
Personnel Sam Rivers – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Hal Galper – piano Herbie Lewis – bass Steve Ellington – drums
Charts
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for A New Conception Chart (2025) Peakposition German Jazz Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 10
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