Escapade (James Spaulding album)
# Escapade (James Spaulding album)

Escapade is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1999 and released on the HighNote label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated "Spaulding's tart-sweet alto sax has never sounded better, while his pristine flute playing is easily in the top ten of late-'90s jazz performers. ... Spaulding shows a consistency within mainstream parameters, a real sense of teamwork with these worthy session mates, and a willingness to take chances".

## Track listing

* "Escapade" (Kenny Dorham) – 5:55
* "Cheese Cake" (Dexter Gordon) – 6:41
* "Warm Valley" (Duke Ellington) – 5:16
* "Madeline" (Hank Mobley) – 5:10
* "Just One of Those Things" (Cole Porter) – 4:50
* "Grant's Future" (Grant Green) – 6:36
* "High Modes" (Mobley) – 6:47
* "The Break Through" (Mobley) – 5:08
* "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 5:27
* "La Mesha" (Dorham) – 6:21

## Personnel

* James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute, bass flute
* Don Sickler – trumpet, flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 6-8 & 10)
* John Hicks – piano
* Ray Drummond – bass
* Kenny Washington – drums
