Stefan is an album led by trumpeter Dennis González which was recorded in 1987 and released on the Swedish Silkheart label.[1][2]

Stefan
Studio album by
Dennis González New Dallas Quartet
Released1987
RecordedApril 4–5, 1986 and February 13, 1987
StudioOmega Audio, Dallas, TX
GenreJazz
Length42:40
LabelSilkheart SHLP 101
ProducerDennis González
Dennis González chronology
Little Toot
(1985)
Stefan
(1987)
Namesake
(1987)

Reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz    [4]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes "Stefan is probably the trumpeter's masterpiece ... a masterful record".[4] In his review for AllMusic, Brian Olewnick states "Stefan is arguably one of Gonzalez' best efforts, and is decidedly one of the better entryways into his unique world. Recommended".[3]

Track listing edit

All compositions by Dennis González except where noted.

  1. "Enrico" – 7:47
  2. "Fortuity" (W.A. Richardson, Ronie Boykins) – 2:28
  3. "Stefan" – 8:00
  4. "Hymn for Don Cherry" – 5:52
  5. "Boi Fuba" (Traditional) – 3:07
  6. "Deacin John Ray" (John Purcell) – 9:29
  7. "Doxology" – 6:34 Bonus track on CD release

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ Silkheart Records catalog, accessed February 11, 2017
  2. ^ Jazzlists: Silkheart records discography, accessed February 11, 2017
  3. ^ a b Olewnick, Brian. Stefan – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (1996). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (3rd ed.). London: Penguin. p. 508. ISBN 0-14-051368-X.