You Know the Number
1986 studio album by Henry Threadgill
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You Know the Number is an album by Henry Threadgill released on the RCA Novus label in 1986. The album features six of Threadgill's compositions performed by Threadgill's Sextett with Frank Lacy, Rasul Siddik, Fred Hopkins, Diedre Murray, Pheeroan akLaff and Reggie Nicholson.[1]
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | October 12 7 13, 1986 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | RCA Novus | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "This title is a must for Threadgill fans and also worthwhile for those interested in the experimental side of jazz".[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave it three stars, calling it "slightly chaotic."[3]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Philadelphia Inquirer | [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [3] |
Track listing
All compositions by Henry Threadgill
- "Bermuda Blues" - 9:26
- "Silver and Gold, Baby Silver and Gold" - 5:45
- "Theme from Thomas Cole" - 6:39
- "Good Times" - 6:33
- "To Be Announced" - 6:27
- "Paille Street" - 4:26 Bonus track on CD
- "Those Who Eat Cookies" - 6:16
Recorded at Uptown Chelsea Sound, New York City on October 12 & 13, 1986
Personnel
- Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass flute
- Rasul Siddik - trumpet
- Frank Lacy - trombone
- Diedre Murray - cello
- Fred Hopkins - bass
- Reggie Nicholson - percussion
- Pheeroan akLaff - percussion
