1-2-3-4 is an album by American bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Arabesque label in 1999.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 Michael G. Nastos said "Drummond's made yet another very fine recording -- what a great treasure jazz has in this bassist, composer, and bandleader. Easily recommended to all lovers of the modern mainstream and jazz in general". All About Jazz said "1-2-3-4 was created, performed, and recorded by a singularly intuitive group of musicians under the guidance of a legitimate mainstay in the modern jazz tradition. An in-depth critical analysis of 1-2-3-4 is unnecessary; it should simply be listened to and enjoyed".AAJ Staff All About Jazz Review accessed May 11, 2018
Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted "Ana Maria" (Wayne Shorter) – 8:01 "Ballade Poetique" – 3:55 "Driftin'" – 6:37 "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) – 2:31 "What Is Happening Here" – 8:04 "Little Waltz" (Ron Carter) – 3:59 "Goin' Home" (Traditional) – 7:57 "Kinda Like" – 3:46 "Nefertiti" (Shorter) – 6:53 "Mr. P.C." (John Coltrane) – 4:07 "Oh Jay" – 5:12 "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 5:27
Personnel Ray Drummond – double bass Craig Handy – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Stephen Scott – piano Billy Hart – drums
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