Perception is an album by flugelhorn player Art Farmer's Quartet, featuring performances recorded in 1961 and originally released on the Argo label.[2]
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | October 25, 26 & 27, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:57 | |||
| Label | Argo LP-738 | |||
| Producer | Kay Norton | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Background edit
This was Farmer's second album as leader for Argo, and the first recording on which he played only flugelhorn.[3]: 10 The three other musicians were all part of the Jazztet, a sextet that Farmer co-led.[3]: 11
Music and recording edit
"Punsu" (formerly "Pon-su") is a 32-bar composition in the form AABCB; "the B sections acting as four-bar tags to the main melody and the bridge".[3]: 11 "The Day After" is a ballad that hints at modal influences.[3]: 11 "Lullaby of the Leaves" has just Farmer and bassist Williams for the first chorus, while the flugelhorn joins the latter half of the choruses by bass and piano.[3]: 11 "Kayin'" features strong playing by Williams and is an acknowledgement of the album's producer, Kay Norton.[3]: 11
Reception edit
The AllMusic review stated, "This is a gorgeous record, full of light and airiness; it showcases the depth rather than the breadth of Farmer's contribution".[1]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Art Farmer except as indicated.
- "Punsu" – 5:14
- "The Day After" (Tom McIntosh) – 2:25
- "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 4:18
- "Kayin'" – 3:57
- "Tonk" (Ray Bryant) – 4:37
- "The Blue Room" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 3:58
- "Change Partners" (Irving Berlin) – 5:23
- "Nobody's Heart" (Hart, Rodgers) – 4:05