Leo Rising (Frank Foster album)
# Leo Rising (Frank Foster album)

Leo Rising is an album by saxophonist Frank Foster which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Arabesque label the following year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "This is one of Frank Foster's finest small-group dates and is highly recommended". In JazzTimes, Bill Shoemaker called it "a balm-like program that will quell the most righteous outrage", observing that "Foster’s art lies in his projection of a relaxed energy, a combination of a quick wit, acute insights, and graceful execution ... Foster’s solos are lean and muscular".

## Track listing

All compositions by Frank Foster except where noted

* "You're Only as Old as You Look" – 8:07
* "Simone" – 12:14
* "Gray Thursday" – 7:18
* "Cidade Alto" – 3:30
* "Leo Rising" – 8:06
* "When April Comes Again" (Paul Weston, Doris Schaefer) – 5:29
* "Last Night When We Were Young" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 11:19
* "Derricksteriy" – 6:32

## Personnel

* Frank Foster – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
* Derrick Gardner – trumpet (tracks 5 & 8)
* Stephen Scott – piano
* Christian McBride – double bass
* Lewis Nash – drums
