Flying Colors (Ricky Ford album)
# Flying Colors (Ricky Ford album)

Flying Colors is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said: "Perhaps the best view of Ford the improviser is afforded on Flying Colors, a first-class program of music by Strayhorn, Ellington and Monk." The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Ricky Ford was one of the top tenors to emerge during the '70s and early '80s. This Muse set finds him matched with a top-notch rhythm section ... It was a fine showcase for the up-and-coming tenor".

## Track listing

All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted

* "Jordanian Walk" – 8:26
* "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 4:25
* "Take the Coltrane" (Duke Ellington) – 4:36
* "Bye-Ya" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:45
* "Olympic Glaze" – 4:55
* "Portrait of Mingus" – 4:25
* "Flying Colors" – 4:15

## Personnel

* Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
* John Hicks – piano
* Walter Booker – bass
* Jimmy Cobb – drums
