Con Alma! is the second album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".

Track listing

  1. "Eronel" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:06
  2. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 8:00
  3. "Chasing the Bird" (Charlie Parker) – 7:12
  4. "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:31
  5. "I Don't Know" (Charles McPherson) – 8:19
  6. "Dexter Rides Again" (Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell) – 8:10

Personnel