Humming Bird (Paul Gonsalves album)

Humming Bird is a jazz album by tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves, released in 1970 on the Deram label. It features Gonsalves in a quartet setting with Ray Nance on cornet and violin, Dave Holland on bass, and John Guerin on drums. The album is notable for its blend of hard bop and more experimental, avant-garde jazz elements. It showcases Gonsalves's improvisational skills and his ability to navigate diverse musical territories. The presence of Ray Nance, known for his work with Duke Ellington, adds a distinctive flavour to the recording. The album title, "Humming Bird," is also the name of one of the tracks on the album.