New Horn in Town

New Horn in Town
Studio album by Richard Williams
Released	1960
Recorded	September 27, 1960 Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:27
Label	Candid CJS 9003
Producer	Nat Hentoff

New Horn in Town is the sole album led by trumpeter Richard Williams featuring performances recorded in late 1960 and originally released on the Candid label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "Considering how well trumpeter Richard Williams plays on this session, it is hard to believe that this was the only record he ever led. ...a set of strong hard bop".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Richard Williams except as indicated

1. "I Can Dream, Can't I?" (Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal) - 6:09
2. "I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson) - 6:18
3. "Ferris Wheel" (Richard Wyands) - 4:48
4. "Raucous Notes" - 4:43
5. "Blues in a Quandary" - 4:31
6. "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 8:37
7. "Renita's Bounce" - 5:21

Personnel

• Richard Williams - trumpet
• Leo Wright - alto saxophone, flute
• Richard Wyands - piano
• Reggie Workman - bass
• Bobby Thomas - drums

References

1. Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., Candid Records discography accessed October 19, 2015
2. Jazzlists Candid Label Discography, accessed October 19, 2015
3. Yanow, Scott. New Horn in Town – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2015.