Cheer Up is a live album by trombonist/tubist Ray Anderson, drummer Han Bennink and guitarist Christy Doran which was released on the hat ART label in 1995.European Free Improvisation: album details accessed June 29, 2018Ray Anderson discography accessed June 29, 2018Jazzlists: hatART discography: CDs: 6100 to 6200 accessed June 29, 2018
Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek stated "This trio's first recording, the wonderful Azurety, met with acclaim by critics and music fans alike for its gleeful abandon, musically astute terrorism, and tunes that were stop-on-a-dime tight. The trio, which was initially together just for a tour, is now a working unit and this second recording proves it. ... This date is killer -- a blast to listen to. Guaranteed to cheer you up, even if you don't need it".
Track listing All compositions by Ray Anderson except where noted "No Return" (Christy Doran) – 7:21 "My Children Are the Reason Why I Need to Own My Publishing" – 4:34 "Tabasco Cart" (Ray Anderson, Han Bennink, Christy Doran) – 10:25 "Like Silver" – 3:57 "Cheer Up" (Doran) – 8:48 "Buckethead" (Anderson, Bennink, Doran) – 3:11 "Melancholy Mood" (Horace Silver) – 5:45 "New H.G." (Doran) – 3:54 "Hence the Reason" – 3:46
Personnel Ray Anderson – trombone, tuba Han Bennink – drums Christy Doran – guitars
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