Art Deco is an album by jazz trumpeter Don Cherry recorded in 1988 and released on the A&M label. His quartet played at the Village Vanguard before recording the album.
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Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "this set is quite accessible and finds all of the musicians in top form".
Writer Michael Stephans called the album "surprisingly traditional-sounding," and commented: "The session is quite relaxed, and... all four musicians are at the top of their game."
Track listing
All compositions by Don Cherry except where noted
"Art Deco" - 8:38
"When Will the Blues Leave?" (Ornette Coleman) - 7:08
"Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 6:30
"Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk) - 9:39
"Maffy" - 0:39
"Folk Medley" (Charlie Haden) - 2:42
"The Blessing" (Coleman) - 5:32
"Passing" - 3:00
"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner) - 6:50
"Compute" (Coleman) - 5:05
Personnel
Don Cherry — trumpet
James Clay — tenor saxophone
Charlie Haden — bass
Billy Higgins — drums