Escapade (James Spaulding album)

Escapade is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding which was recorded in 1999 and released on the HighNote label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated "Spaulding's tart-sweet alto sax has never sounded better, while his pristine flute playing is easily in the top ten of late-'90s jazz performers. ... Spaulding shows a consistency within mainstream parameters, a real sense of teamwork with these worthy session mates, and a willingness to take chances".

Track listing

 * 1) "Escapade" (Kenny Dorham) – 5:55
 * 2) "Cheese Cake" (Dexter Gordon) – 6:41
 * 3) "Warm Valley" (Duke Ellington) – 5:16
 * 4) "Madeline" (Hank Mobley) – 5:10
 * 5) "Just One of Those Things" (Cole Porter) – 4:50
 * 6) "Grant's Future" (Grant Green) – 6:36
 * 7) "High Modes" (Mobley) – 6:47
 * 8) "The Break Through" (Mobley) – 5:08
 * 9) "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 5:27
 * 10) "La Mesha" (Dorham) – 6:21

Personnel

 * James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute, bass flute
 * Don Sickler – trumpet, flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 6-8 & 10)
 * John Hicks – piano
 * Ray Drummond – bass
 * Kenny Washington – drums