Ask Me Now!
# Ask Me Now!

Ask Me Now! is an album by American jazz clarinetist Pee Wee Russell featuring trombonist Marshall Brown recorded in 1963 for the Impulse! label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars stating "It is a remarkable and very lyrical date that briefly rejuvenated the career of this veteran individualist".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
| The Vinyl District | A+ |

## Track listing

* "Turnaround" (Ornette Coleman) - 4:14
* "How About Me?" (Irving Berlin) - 4:16
* "Ask Me Now!" (Thelonious Monk) - 2:30
* "Some Other Blues" (John Coltrane) - 3:16
* "I'd Climb the Highest Mountain" (Lew Brown, Sidney Clare) - 3:26
* "Licorice Stick" (Marshall Brown) - 3:36
* "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 2:41
* "Baby, You Can Count on Me" (Freddie Stewart) - 5:01
* "Hackensack" (Monk) - 3:37
* "Angel Eyes (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis) - 2:51
* "Calypso Walk" (Marshall Brown) - 2:34
* Recorded in New York City on April 9 & 10, 1963

## Personnel

* Pee Wee Russell - clarinet
* Marshall Brown - valve trombone, bass trumpet
* Russell George - double bass
* Ronnie Bedford - drums
