Destiny Is Yours
1990 studio album by Billy Harper Quintet
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Destiny Is Yours is an album led by saxophonist Billy Harper recorded in 1989 and released on the SteepleChase label.[1][2]
| Destiny Is Yours | ||||
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| Studio album by Billy Harper Quintet | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | December 1989 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 68:42 | |||
| Label | SteepleChase SCCD 31260 | |||
| Producer | Nils Winther | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
In his review for AllMusic, Greg Turner states "the vastly under-recognized Harper is a master tenor saxophonist who has developed a unique sound on his chosen instrument, sometimes very passionate, sometimes very lyrical. His compositions, characterized by shifting tempos and themes played over insistent vamps, always have a spiritual, uplifting quality to them. ...This is a perfect introduction to the artist's music. ".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Billy Harper except as indicated
- "Destiny Is Yours" - 12:44
- "East-West Exodus" - 13:46
- "Dance in the Question" (Francesca Tanksley) - 11:06 Bonus track on CD release
- "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 5:21 Bonus track on CD release
- "The One That Makes the Rain Stop" - 10:36
- "If Only One Could See" - 4:33
- "Groove from Heaven" - 10:55
Personnel
- Billy Harper - tenor saxophone
- Eddie Henderson - trumpet
- Francesca Tanksley - piano
- Clarence Seay - bass
- Newman Taylor Baker - drums