Blueprints of Jazz Vol. 2
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| Blueprints of Jazz Vol. 2 | ||||
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| Released | 2008 | |||
| Recorded | August 8–10, 2006 | |||
| Studio | Talking House Productions | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Talking House Records THR0810-019A | |||
| Producer | Marc Weibel, Stephen Smith | |||
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Blueprints of Jazz Vol. 2 is an album by saxophonist Billy Harper recorded in 2006 and released in 2008 on the Talking House Records label.[1] It is part of the Blueprints of Jazz series conceived, produced and recorded by Talking House Productions[2] with an aim to expose the histories and current work of important but often lesser-known jazz players who had contributed to the sounds of jazz legends from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Production and recording of the albums was helmed by Talking House producers Marc Weibel and Stephen Smith[3][4][5][6]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
In his review for AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos states "Certainly a celebration for fans of the 65-year-old Harper and a welcome addition to his potent discography, this CD represents him playing at an exceptionally high level, staying true to his spirit, and still making powerful music".[7] In JazzTimes Michael J. West wrote "The album is a tableau of Harper's spiritual jazz, bookended with Amiri Baraka poems on the music's evolution in both America and Africa. When it's on point, Blueprints is brilliant; when it's off, it just misses the mark".[8]