In a Special Way (album)


For the 1983 DeBarge album, see In a Special Way
In a Special Way is an album by American jazz pianist Gene Harris recorded in 1976 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Harris crafted a record that revels in contemporary soul trends from the mid-'70s -- lite funk in the vein of EWF, disco, Philly soul, and vapid fusion. The production is heavy-handed and glossy, filled with drippy strings, thumping beats, wordless backing vocals, and silly synthesized effects. Through it all, Harris plays exactly like he always does, as if he were oblivious to his surroundings".

Track listing

  1. "Theme for Relana" - 6:35
  2. "Rebop" - 3:58
  3. "Zulu" - 4:59
  4. "Always in My Mind" - 4:31
  5. "Love for Sale" - 4:48
  6. "It's Your Love" - 3:02
  7. "Soft Cycles" - 2:30
  8. "Five/Four" - 3:44
  9. "Naima" - 6:21

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