''Solo Concert'' is a live album by violinist / composer Leroy Jenkins. It was recorded in January 1977 at Washington Square Church in New York City, and was released by

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later that year. The album is dedicated "to Bruce Hayden, teacher and friend." (Jenkins studied with Hayden at Florida A&M University.)

Reception

Writing for

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, Ron Wynn commented: "About as adventurous and experimental as violin playing gets. Despite far-out tendencies, Jenkins knows when to come back in and how." A ''

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'' review of the concert stated: "Mr. Jenkins chose to reveal his artistry by degrees, a facet at a time. Each of the pieces that Mr. Jenkins played seemed to demand its own unique combination of attitudes and techniques... 'Opus/Supo' and 'Why Am I Here?' set up rhythmic and intervallic relationships that were explored through energetic improvisations."

Track listing

# "Improvisation" (Jenkins) – 7:47 # "Why Am I Here" (Jenkins) – 8:20 # "Opus / Supo National Baptist Convention" (Jenkins) – 8:34 # " Lush Life" (

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) – 8:57 # "Keep On Trucking, Brother (A Message To Bruce)" (Jenkins) – 12:18 # " Nobody Knows De Trouble I Seen" (traditional) – 2:07

Personnel

* Leroy Jenkins – violin

References

{{Reflist 1977 live albums India Navigation live albums Leroy Jenkins (jazz musician) live albums