Reflections in Change is the third album led by saxophonist Craig Handy which was recorded in 1999 and released on the Sirrocco Music label.Sirroco Music Catalogue accessed May 14, 2018Jazzlists: Geri Allen discography - sidewoman: main albums and selected single artist collections accessed May 14, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "A fine hard bop tenor saxophonist, Craig Handy performs four of his originals, four by drummer Ali Jackson, and Charles Mingus' "Eclipse." ... The leader plays some particularly rewarding soprano and his program is well-paced with plenty of variety, swinging in a modern fashion with just enough unpredictability to keep one guessing". On All About Jazz, Robert Dugan stated "Handy is fully in charge of an excellent quartet ... the bulk of Reflections In Change showcases Handy's capacious blowing, and he sounds relaxed, unfettered and elated"Dugan, R. Craig Handy: The Busiest Man in Jazz, accessed May 14, 2018
Track listing All compositions by Craig Handy except where noted "Turnerland" (Ali Jackson) – 5:12 "Snowqualmie" (Jackson) – 6:16 "Waiting for Your Call" – 5:28 "Eclipse" (Charles Mingus) – 6:58 "For Kenny" (Jackson) – 6:38 "Unravel the Mystery" – 6:41 "Homage" (Jackson) – 6:23 "Adona's Song: Prelude" – 2:28 "Adona's Song" – 6:15
Personnel Craig Handy – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet Geri Allen – piano Rodney Whitaker – double bass Ali Jackson – drums Dave Stryker – guitar (tracks 3 & 6) Tara Cruise – vocals (tracks 3 & 6) Steve Slagle – flute (tracks 4 & 9) Peck Almond – trumpet (tracks 4 & 9) Robin Eubanks – trombone (tracks 4 & 9) Chris Komer – French horn (tracks 4 & 9) Mike Simm – clarinet (tracks 4 & 9) Mike Rabinowitz – bassoon (tracks 4 & 9) Sy Johnson – arranger (tracks 4 & 9)
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