Now Hear This (Duke Pearson album)


Now Hear This is the thirteenth album by American pianist and arranger Duke Pearson. It features big band performances recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Duke Pearson returned to a big band setting for Now Hear This!, once again proving his agility and inventiveness as an arranger and leader... Even if much of this music is beautiful, Pearson's arrangements take chances and are unconventional, which means it rewards close listening as well".

Track listing

All compositions by Duke Pearson except where noted
  1. "Disapproachment" - 5:49
  2. "I'm Tired Crying Over You" - 3:43
  3. "Tones for Joan's Bones" - 5:33
  4. "Amanda" - 3:42
  5. "Dad Digs Mom" " - 2:47
  6. "Minor League" - 6:37
  7. "Here's That Rainy Day" - 4:26
  8. "Make It Good" - 4:41
  9. "Days of Wine and Roses" - 6:01

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