Master of Suspense (album)
# Master of Suspense (album)

Master of Suspense is an album by trumpeter Jack Walrath which was recorded in 1986 and released on the revamped Blue Note label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The biggest news of this CD by trumpeter Jack Walrath is that Willie Nelson sings and plays guitar on two numbers: "I'm Sending You a Big Bouquet of Roses" and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." The other selections feature Walrath (who composed all but the two Nelson features) with a larger group than normal; a septet ... As usual Walrath's music stretches the boundaries of hard bop without tossing away its roots". The album was nominated for a Grammy.

## Track listing

All compositions by Jack Walrath except where noted

* "Meat!" – 4:02
* "Children" – 5:18
* "No Mystery" – 5:58
* "A Study in Porcine" – 4:48
* "I'm Sending You a Big Bouquet of Roses" (Steve Nelson, Bob Hilliard) – 3:50
* "The Lord's Calypso" – 3:08
* "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (Hank Williams) – 9:05
* "Monk on the Moon" – 5:26
* "A Hymn for the Discontented" – 6:32

## Personnel

* Jack Walrath – trumpet, flugelhorn
* Steve Turre – trombone
* Kenny Garrett – alto saxophone
* Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone
* James Williams – piano
* Anthony Cox – bass
* Ronnie Burrage – drums
* Willie Nelson – guitar, vocals (tracks 5 & 7)
