Variations in Blue
# Variations in Blue

Variations in Blue is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1983 and first released on the Muse label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated "Bill Barron, who spent much of his life as a music educator, played inventive solos that sounded both spontaneous and well thought-out. Barron, who was underrated throughout his career, cut three records for Muse during 1978–1987, of which this set was the second".

## Track listing

All compositions by Bill Barron except where noted.

* "Variations in Blue" – 6:15
* "September 1979" – 7:09
* "Be Who You Are" – 7:03
* "The Name of This Is" – 7:44
* "Swingin' in Bushnell Park" – 9:10
* "Minority" (Basheer Qusim) – 6:36

## Personnel

* Bill Barron – tenor saxophone
* Jimmy Owens – trumpet
* Kenny Barron – piano
* Ray Drummond – bass
* Ben Riley – drums
