Portrait in Sound
# Portrait in Sound

Portrait in Sound is an album by jazz trombonist Steve Davis.

## Music and recording

The core band is Davis (trombone), David Hazeltine (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums); other musicians appear as guests. Seven of the pieces are Davis originals. Other tracks included standards and a new Chick Corea composition, "Shadows".

## Critical reception

The AllMusic reviewer wrote that "Portrait in Sound instantly reveals Steve Davis as an expert trombone player who communicates his musical visions with instinctive self-confidence as well as technical expertise."

Professional ratings :

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

## Track listing

* "Portrait in Sound"
* "I'm Old Fashioned"
* "Shadows"
* "The Slowdown"
* "Darn That Dream"
* "Runway"
* "Somber Song"
* "A Bundle of Joy"
* "I Found You"
* "Samba D"

## Personnel

* Steve Davis – trombone
* David Hazeltine – piano
* Nat Reeves – bass
* Joe Farnsworth – drums

Guest musicians

* Steve Wilson – alto sax, alto flute
* Brad Mehldau – piano
* Steve Nelson – vibraphone
* Avishai Cohen – bass
* Jeff Ballard – drums, percussion
