Episode One: Children of Harlem
# Episode One: Children of Harlem

Episode One: Children of Harlem is an album by saxophonist Gary Bartz which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Dutch Challenge label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

Scott Yanow of Allmusic said "Bartz (who is heard on alto and soprano) is in fine form playing with a top-notch quartet ... The hard-bop oriented music includes a few standards and three originals by either Bartz or Willis. It's not essential but enjoyable".

## Track listing

* "Amos 'n' Andy Theme One & Spoken Intro" (William Campbell) – 3:08
* "Tap Dancer" (Gary Bartz) – 7:01
* "If This Isn't Love" (Burton Lane, Yip Harburg) – 10:39
* "Tico Tico" (Zequinha de Abreu) – 8:45
* "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel" (Traditional) – 8:53
* "Children of Harlem" (Larry Willis) – 7:35
* "Crazy She Calls Me" (Carl Sigman, Bob Russell) – 12:55
* "Heavy Blue" (Larry Willis) – 5:12
* "Ruby Begonia & Amos 'n' Andy Theme Two" (Gaetano Braga) – 1:29

## Personnel

* Gary Bartz – alto saxophone
* Larry Willis – piano
* Buster Williams - bass
* Ben Riley - drums
