Three of Us Are from Houston and Reuben Is Not

Description

Saxophonist Walter Smith III pays homage to his hometown of Houston, Texas on his sophomore Blue Note album, ‘three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not’, the follow-up to 2023’s ‘return to casual’. The album’s wry title signifies the lineup, which includes fellow Houston natives – pianist Jason Moran and drummer Eric Harland – while bassist Reuben Rogers, who hails from the Virgin Islands, rounds out the quartet. Together they enliven 10 compelling Smith originals and an imaginative rendering of a Sam Rivers composition – all of which speaks to Smith’s ascending status as one of modern jazz’s most engaging talents of his generation.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Seesaw – Walter Smith III
2. Gangsterism On Moranish – Walter Smith III
3. 24 – Walter Smith III
4. Misanthrope’s Hymn – Walter Smith III
5. C‚zanne – Walter Smith III
6. 610 Loop – Walter Smith III
7. Point of Many Returns – Walter Smith III
8. Montrose Nocturne – Walter Smith III
9. Office Party Music – Walter Smith III
10. A Brief Madness – Walter Smith III
11. Lone Star – Walter Smith III