''Roadsong'' is an album by guitarist
Vic Juris
Victor Edward Jurusz Jr. (September 26, 1953 – December 31, 2019), known professionally as Vic Juris, was an American jazz guitarist.
Music career
Juris was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but he moved with his family to Parsippany early in ...
recorded in 1977 and released on the
Muse
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label.
Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5150 to 5199
accessed February 11, 2019
Reception
AllMusic
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awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow noting that "guitarist Vic Juris performs fusion-oriented music during this recording...despite some fiery solos from the leader, the overall results are not particularly memorable and sound very much of the period".
Track listing
All compositions by Vic Juris except where noted
# "Roadsong" (Wes Montgomery
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) – 5:47
# "Portabelo Market" – 7:23
# "Leah" – 4:45
# "Vic's Theme" (Terry Silverlight) – 3:27
# "In Between" – 4:01
# "One for Sonny" – 4:52
# "Free Bird" – 4:53
# "Two Lovely People" – 5:28
Personnel
*Vic Juris
Victor Edward Jurusz Jr. (September 26, 1953 – December 31, 2019), known professionally as Vic Juris, was an American jazz guitarist.
Music career
Juris was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but he moved with his family to Parsippany early in ...
– guitar
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* Richie Cole – alto saxophone
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(tracks 5 & 9)
*Barry Miles
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– keyboards
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*Rick Laird
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(tracks 1, 2 & 4-8), Jon Burr
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(track 3) – bass
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*Terry Silverlight
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Silverlight was born in Newark, New Jersey and grew up in North Plainfield, New Jersey. He made his debut as a drummer on Barry Miles' 's ' ...
– drums
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References
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Vic Juris albums
1978 albums
Muse Records albums
Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio