Xanadu Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Cuber Libre
| Recorded | Aug 20, 1976 |
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| Label | Xanadu Records |
| Released | 1976 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1220225 |
The record
A baritone summit backed by a rock-solid rhythm section, with Barry Harris keeping things firmly in the bebop tradition. Cuber's big, brawny tone dominates -- proof that Xanadu's straight-ahead ethos suited the horn's low-end power as well as any trumpet or tenor date.
Session personnel
- Ronnie Cuber — baritone saxophone
- Sam Jones — bass
- Albert Heath — drums
- Barry Harris — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1978 | Xanadu Records · Xanadu 135 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1976 | Xanadu Records |
| 1978 | Xanadu Records · ULX-86-T — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | Elemental Music · 906079 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Follow the players
Ronnie Cuber also plays on
Sam Jones also plays on
Albert Heath also plays on
Barry Harris also plays on