Vignettes is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Arabesque label the following year.Jazzdisco: Ray Drummond catalog accessed May 11, 2018Enciclopedi del Jazz: Ray Drummond discography accessed May 11, 2018Jazzlists: Arabesque Jazz discography accessed May 14, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "On what is generally an extroverted session, the bassist's two "Ballade Poetiques" serve as a change of pace, fairly free flights for the trio that are quite introspective. ... A fine post bop session".
Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted "Susanita-Like" – 7:58 "Ballade Poetique #2" – 4:33 "Dance to the Lady" (John Handy) – 12:18 "Dedication (To John Hicks)" – 6:32 "I-95" – 10:02 "Poor Butterfly" (Raymond Hubbell, John Golden) – 8:20 "Eleanor Rigby" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 8:41 "Ballade Poetique #1" – 3:45
Personnel Ray Drummond – double bass Gary Bartz – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone Chris Potter – tenor saxophone Renee Rosnes – piano Billy Hart – drums
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