Variations in Blue is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1983 and first released on the Muse label.Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249 accessed February 6, 2017Bill Barron Catalog accessed February 6, 2017Bill Barron discography accessed February 6, 2017
Reception
In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated "Bill Barron, who spent much of his life as a music educator, played inventive solos that sounded both spontaneous and well thought-out. Barron, who was underrated throughout his career, cut three records for Muse during 1978–1987, of which this set was the second".
Track listing All compositions by Bill Barron except where noted. "Variations in Blue" – 6:15 "September 1979" – 7:09 "Be Who You Are" – 7:03 "The Name of This Is" – 7:44 "Swingin' in Bushnell Park" – 9:10 "Minority" (Basheer Qusim) – 6:36
Personnel Bill Barron – tenor saxophone Jimmy Owens – trumpet Kenny Barron – piano Ray Drummond – bass Ben Riley – drums
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