Epitome (album)
# Epitome (album)

Epitome is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Odean Pope recorded in 1993 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 4 stars stating "This is a truly unique and moving ensemble, making any of their discs recommended".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

## Track listing

    All compositions by Odean Pope except as indicated
* "Epitome" - 9:56
* "In and Out" (Eddie Green) - 3:06
* "Brisa" (Tyrone Brown) - 6:02
* "Trilogy" (Brown, Pope) - 8:42
* "Coltrane Time" (John Coltrane) - 5:34
* "Lift Every Voice" (James Weldon Johnson, John Rosamond Johnson) - 5:04
* "Improvo" - 3:12
* "Gray Hair" - 4:10
* "Terrestrial" - 7:35
* "Zanzibar Blue" (Dave Burrell) - 5:40
   * Recorded at Morning Star Studio in Spring House, Pennsylvania on October 4–14, 1993

## Personnel

* Odean Pope, Glenn Guidone, Middy Middleton, Bootsie Barnes, Bob Howell – tenor saxophone
* Julian Pressley, Sam Reed, Robert Landham - alto saxophone
* Joe Sudler - baritone saxophone
* Dave Burrell, Eddie Green – piano
* Gerald Veasley – electric bass
* Tyrone Brown – bass
* Craig McIver – drums
