Sonic Text is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Farrell, recorded in 1979 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The AllMusic review called the album "an excellent straight-ahead outing," stating that "the concise solos make expert use of every note, and the results are both fresh and swinging".

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

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Farrell except as indicated

  1. "Sonic Text" - 6:27
  2. "When You're Awake" - 7:11
  3. "The Jazz Crunch" (Freddie Hubbard) - 8:16
  4. "If I Knew Where You're At" - 6:56
  5. "Sweet Rita Suite (Part 1): Her Spirit" (George Cables) - 4:25
  6. "Malibu" - 11:48

Personnel