''Communications '72'' is an album by saxophonist

Stan Getz Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, with his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre o ...

and orchestra arranged and conducted by

Michel Legrand Michel Jean Legrand (; 24 February 1932 – 26 January 2019) was a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and jazz pianist. Legrand was a prolific composer, having written over 200 film and television scores, in addition to many so ...

which was released on the Verve label in 1972.Stan Getz Catalog
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Reception

The

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review by Stephen Cook stated "As usual, Getz makes it all shine with his golden tone and beguiling solo lines. A good title, but primarily recommended for Getz fans".

Track listing

All compositions by Michel Legrand. # "Communications '72" – 3:39 # "Outhouse Blues" – 5:15 # "Now You've Gone" – 4:35 # "Back to Bach" – 3:33 # "Nursery Rhymes for All God's Children" – 4:39 # "Soul Dance" – 4:21 # "Redemption" – 3:18 # "Flight" – 4:20 # "Moods of a Wanderer" – 3:46 # "Bonjour Tristesse" – 7:01

Personnel

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tenor saxophone The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. The tenor and the alto are the two most commonly used saxophones. The tenor is pitched in the key of B (while ...

* Eddy Louiss – organ * Christiane Legrand – vocals *Unidentified orchestra, strings and choir arranged and conducted by

References

{{Authority control 1972 albums Stan Getz albums Verve Records albums Albums arranged by Michel Legrand Albums conducted by Michel Legrand