Genesis (Charles Sullivan album)
# Genesis (Charles Sullivan album)

Genesis is the debut album by American trumpeter Charles Sullivan recorded in 1974 and released on the Strata-East label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 5 stating "it's well deserving of this accolade as one of the very best post-bop efforts of its decade". The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said "Every track is a winner with Charles Sullivan proving himself an outstanding composer and small-group arranger".

Professional ratings :

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

## Track listing

All compositions by Charles Sullivan

* "Evening Song" – 8:22
* "Good-Bye Sweet John (In Memory of John Foster: Pianist)" – 5:50
* "Field Holler" – 3:51
* "Now I'll Sleep" – 4:32
* "Genesis" – 17:27

## Personnel

* Charles Sullivan – trumpet
* Sonny Fortune – alto saxophone
* Stanley Cowell, Onaje Allan Gumbs – piano
* Sharon Freeman – electric piano
* Alex Blake – bass
* Billy Hart – drums
* Lawrence Killian – congas, percussion
* Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals
