Song for Anyone is an album by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter released on the Sunnyside label in 2007. It features Potter leading a ten piece ensemble of woodwinds, reeds & strings in a presentation of ten of his original compositions. It was produced by Potter’s former employer, bassist Dave Holland.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars stating "A departure from Potter's small group efforts, this project is close to perfect, and considering his high-level output, may be the highlight of his discography. Everyone should hear Song for Anyone".

Song for Anyone

PopMatters correspondent Will Layman observed "The general tone of Music for Anyone is gentle, despite Potter's ability to heat things up on tenor ... Though there are ten musicians woven through these carefully arranged and episodic compositions, there is plenty of room in the middle for rays of light and breathing room".

Song for Anyone

Track listing

All compositions by Chris Potter

"The Absence" − 7:36

"Against the Wind" − 7:58

"Closer to the Sun" − 8:08

"Family Tree" − 4:52

"Chief Seattle" − 9:44

"Cupid and Psyche" − 9:11

"Song for Anyone" − 8:57

"The Arc of a Day" − 4:00

"Estrellas del Sur" − 8:01

"All by All" − 4:45

Personnel

Chris Potter - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone

Erica von Kleist − flute

Greg Tardy − clarinet

Michael Rabinowitz − bassoon

Mark Feldman − violin

Lois Martin − viola

David Eggar − cello

Steve Cardenas − guitar

Scott Colley − acoustic bass

Adam Cruz - drums, percussion

References

Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist) albums

2007 albums

Sunnyside Records albums

Song for Anyone