''Dawnbird'' is an album by saxophonist Vincent Herring which was released on Orrin Keepnews'

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label in 1993.Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography
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Reception

The

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review by Ron Wynn stated "Alto saxophonist Vince Herring has steadily developed his own tart, bluesy sound ... There is more spark, ambition and drive in his playing on this release than any previous date; he tries new things on each number and isn't afraid to stretch out ... by far his best release".

Track listing

All compositions by Vincent Herring except where noted # "Sound Check" – 8:15 # "August Afternoon" (Mulgrew Miller) – 6:33 # "Almost Always" – 8:53 # "Toku Do" (

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) – 6:40 # "Dawnbird" ( Mike Nock) – 6:15 # "Dr. Jamie" – 5:20 # "Who's Kidding Who?" – 9:08 # "Dark Side of Dewey" (Carl Allen) – 7:00

Personnel

* Vincent Herring - alto saxophone,

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* Wallace Roney (tracks 1-5), Scott Wendholt (tracks 6-8) –

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* Kevin Hays (tracks 6-8), Mulgrew Miller (tracks 1-5) –

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* Dwayne Burno (tracks 6-8), Ira Coleman (tracks 1-5) –

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* Carl Allen (tracks 6-8), Billy Drummond (tracks 1-5) –

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References

{{Authority control Landmark Records albums Vincent Herring albums 1993 albums Albums produced by Orrin Keepnews