Public Eye

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Public Eye is trumpeter Roy Hargrove's second album. It was recorded in October 1990 and released in March 1991 on Novus/RCA. The band features saxophonist Antonio Hart, pianist Stephen Scott, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Billy Higgins. Larry Clothier was the producer.

The record mixes well-known pieces such as September in the Rain and What's New and a very fast version of Crazeology with strong original songs such as Public Eye and Lada. Scott Yanow heard Hargrove playing in a style not far removed from that of Lee Morgan, but with a soulful sound of his own. The Rolling Stone Album Guide praised the interplay of Hargrove and Hart, of the kind you usually expect from experienced musicians. The Chicago Tribune still missed individuality, while Spin felt that the album shows Hargrove's growth as a bandleader and puts the twenty-two-year-old Hart in the spotlight.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Public Eye6:51Apple Music ↗
2. 2Spiritual Companion6:19Apple Music ↗
3. 3September in the Rain7:31Apple Music ↗
4. 4Lada4:45Apple Music ↗
5. 5Once In Awhile5:36Apple Music ↗
6. 6Hartbreaker5:06Apple Music ↗
7. 7End of a Love Affair7:59Apple Music ↗
8. 8Night Watch6:12Apple Music ↗
9. 9You Don't Know What Love Is6:23Apple Music ↗
10. 10Little Bennie (Crazeology)5:13Apple Music ↗
11. 11What's New5:15Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗