1-2-3-4 (Ray Drummond album)
# 1-2-3-4 (Ray Drummond album)

1-2-3-4 is an album by American bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Arabesque label in 1999.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos said "Drummond's made yet another very fine recording -- what a great treasure jazz has in this bassist, composer, and bandleader. Easily recommended to all lovers of the modern mainstream and jazz in general". All About Jazz said "1-2-3-4 was created, performed, and recorded by a singularly intuitive group of musicians under the guidance of a legitimate mainstay in the modern jazz tradition. An in-depth critical analysis of 1-2-3-4 is unnecessary; it should simply be listened to and enjoyed".

## Track listing

All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted

* "Ana Maria" (Wayne Shorter) – 8:01
* "Ballade Poetique" – 3:55
* "Driftin'" – 6:37
* "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) – 2:31
* "What Is Happening Here" – 8:04
* "Little Waltz" (Ron Carter) – 3:59
* "Goin' Home" (Traditional) – 7:57
* "Kinda Like" – 3:46
* "Nefertiti" (Shorter) – 6:53
* "Mr. P.C." (John Coltrane) – 4:07
* "Oh Jay" – 5:12
* "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 5:27

## Personnel

* Ray Drummond – double bass
* Craig Handy – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
* Stephen Scott – piano
* Billy Hart – drums
