Con Alma!
# Con Alma!

Con Alma! is the second album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".

## Track listing

* "Eronel" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:06
* "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 8:00
* "Chasing the Bird" (Charlie Parker) – 7:12
* "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:31
* "I Don't Know" (Charles McPherson) – 8:19
* "Dexter Rides Again" (Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell) – 8:10

## Personnel

* Charles McPherson – alto saxophone
* Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone
* Barry Harris – piano
* George Tucker – bass
* Alan Dawson – drums
