You Know the Number

You Know the Number
You Know the Number
Studio album by Henry Threadgill
Released	1986
Recorded	October 12 7 13, 1986
Genre	Jazz
Label	RCA Novus
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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]

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
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

References

^ Backstrom, L. & Lopez, R. Henry Threadgill discography accessed February 3, 2010
^ ^a ^b Cook, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 1, 2010.
^ ^a ^b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1992). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (1st ed.). Penguin. p. 1056. ISBN 978-0-14-015364-4.
^ Davis, Francis (April 26, 1987). "New jazz recordings that track the directions of the innovators who set the tone for the '70s". Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 123 – via Newspapers.com .

[1] Backstrom, L. & Lopez, R. Henry Threadgill discography accessed February 3, 2010

[Allmusic-2] Cook, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 1, 2010.

[Penguin1-3] Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1992). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (1st ed.). Penguin. p. 1056. ISBN 978-0-14-015364-4.

[4] Davis, Francis (April 26, 1987). "New jazz recordings that track the directions of the innovators who set the tone for the '70s". Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 123 – via Newspapers.com .

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