This 2014 album finds the veteran saxophonist in typically robust form, engaging with a set of standards and originals with his signature warm tone.
- The album was recorded in Englewood, New Jersey, with a quartet featuring pianist Jeb Patton, bassist John Webber, and drummer Lewis Nash.
- "The Melody Lingers On" features Person's interpretations of tunes like "I'll Be Seeing You," "Georgia On My Mind," and the title track.
- The album received positive reviews, with critics praising Person's mature improvisational skills and the sympathetic backing of his quartet.
Houston Person is a tenacious American jazz tenor saxophonist. He has been a prolific recording artist since the 1960s, known for his soulful, blues-inflected sound. In 2014, Person released "The Melody Lingers On," a set of standards and a few originals, his third album for HighNote Records.
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