Circle (George Cables album)

Circle
Studio album by
George Cables
Released1985
RecordedMarch 27, 28 & 29, 1979
StudioContemporary's Studio, Los Angeles, CA
GenreJazz
Length40:21
LabelContemporary
C 14015
ProducerJohn Koenig
George Cables chronology
Phantom of the City
(1985) 		Circle
(1985) 		Double Image
(1986)

Circle is a studio album by jazz pianist George Cables, recorded in 1979 but not released until 1985 by Contemporary Records.[1][2][3][4]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated "This LP is primarily a showcase for Cables' compositions ... The only disappointing track is "Thank You, Thank You," with the leader switching to electric piano and clavinet for a brisk but rather dated-sounding funk piece that leans toward what would eventually be called smooth jazz. But one dud is hardly a reason to avoid making a search for this rewarding LP".[5]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [6]

Track listing

All compositions by George Cables except where noted.

  1. "I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson) – 6:18
  2. "Beyond Forever" – 7:09
  3. "Thank You, Thank You" – 4:52
  4. "The Phantom" – 8:45
  5. "Circle" – 6:14
  6. "Love Song" – 7:05

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Jazzlists: George Cables discography, accessed March 8, 2019
  2. ^ George Cables discography, accessed March 8, 2019
  3. ^ Both Sides Now: Contemporary Label Discography, accessed March 8. 2019
  4. ^ Jazzdisco: Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series, accessed March 8, 2019
  5. ^ a b Dryden, Ken. George Cables: Circle – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  6. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 215. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.