''Social Call'' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2003 and released on the HighNote label.

Reception

On All About Jazz, Jeff Stockton noted "''Social Call'' is the mellow sound of the music as it used to be done. Even those who are indifferent to jazz, or even dislike jazz, can't help but enjoy this".Stockton, J
All About Jazz Review
Retrieved March 13, 2018 In JazzTimes, David Franklin wrote: "Houston Person’s ''Social Call'' showcases breathy, subtone tenor. Indeed, beautiful melodies, lovingly caressed by Person’s sultry horn, constitute a generous portion of this recording. Slow tunes ... make up more than half the 11 tracks. Person treats them all with a lyrical sensitivity that allows the venerable melodies to speak for themselves". The Guardian selected it as their Jazz CD of the Week with Dave Gelly commenting "The whole thing is so agreeable that it's hard to pick bits out, but Person's firm, warm, unflappable ballad playing is a particular delight"Gelly, D
The Guardian Review
Retrieved March 12, 2018

Track listing

# "Social Call" ( Gigi Gryce) – 5:25 # " If You Could See Me Now" ( Tadd Dameron,

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Personnel

* Houston Person – tenor saxophone *Stan Hope – piano *

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References

{{Authority control Houston Person albums 2003 albums HighNote Records albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio