Flying Colors is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249 accessed September 27, 2017Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography, accessed September 27, 2017
Reception
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said: "Perhaps the best view of Ford the improviser is afforded on Flying Colors, a first-class program of music by Strayhorn, Ellington and Monk." The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Ricky Ford was one of the top tenors to emerge during the '70s and early '80s. This Muse set finds him matched with a top-notch rhythm section ... It was a fine showcase for the up-and-coming tenor".
Track listing All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted "Jordanian Walk" – 8:26 "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 4:25 "Take the Coltrane" (Duke Ellington) – 4:36 "Bye-Ya" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:45 "Olympic Glaze" – 4:55 "Portrait of Mingus" – 4:25 "Flying Colors" – 4:15
Personnel Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone John Hicks – piano Walter Booker – bass Jimmy Cobb – drums
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