Zen: The Music of Fred Katz is the debut album by cellist and composer Fred Katz released on the Pacific Jazz label.Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 1200 series accessed June 5, 2015Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Pacific Jazz/Pacifica Album Discography accessed June 3, 2015
Reception
In a retrospective review, Allmusic rated the album at 3 stars and stated: "Some of the music is overly precious and a bit fragile, but there are some swinging moments, making this a worthwhile (if difficult-to-find) Third Stream effort".
Track listing All compositions by Fred Katz.
Personnel Fred Katz - cello Paul Horn - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet John Pisano - guitar (tracks 1–3 & 5–8) Carson Smith - bass (tracks 1–3 & 5–8) Chico Hamilton - drums (tracks 1–3 & 5–8) Dick Noel, Joe Howard, Herbie Harper - trombone (track 2) Harry Klee - flute (track 2) Willy Schwartz - clarinet (track 2) Julie Jacobs - oboe (track 2) Marty Berman - bassoon (track 2)
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