Sweat Not (Alternate Take Two)

Roger Boykin composed this tune specifically to feature James Clay on tenor sax. The key of E-flat major was Clay's favorite key for improvisation and he acquits himself well on this alternate take. His solo could be considered some of his most melodic recorded work. Claude Johnson's solo follows on baritone sax. After this recording session, Johnson was forced to give up the big horn due to an illness that weakened his embouchure. He spent the rest of his career as a flautist and pianist. The third solo on this take is by Boykin on piano. Jim Perkins plays bass and William Richardson plays drums. The recording session took place in Dallas, Texas in 1979. It was recorded on cassette tape. The sound has to be enjoyed "as is."