Love Remains (Bobby Watson album)
# Love Remains (Bobby Watson album)

Love Remains is an album by saxophonist Robert Watson which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Italian Red label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Penguin Guide to Jazz | 👑 |

On AllMusic, Scott Yanow observed "the high-quality music is essentially advanced hard bop and gives Watson a good opportunity to stretch out on some challenging structures".

The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings listed the album as part of its suggested "core collection" of essential recordings.

## Track listing

All compositions by Bobby Watson except where noted.

* "The Misery of Ebop" – 9:06
* "Love Remains" (Bobby Watson, Pamela Watson) – 9:22
* "Blues for Alto" – 6:06
* "Ode for Aaron" – 3:36
* "Dark Days (For Nelson Mandela)" – 6:22
* "Sho Thang" (Curtis Lundy) – 4:48
* "The Love We Had Yesterday" – 5:58

## Personnel

* Robert Watson – alto saxophone
* John Hicks – piano
* Curtis Lundy – bass
* Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums
