Live in Zurich (World Saxophone Quartet album)

Live in Zurich is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet recorded in 1981 and released on the Italian Black Saint label.

Live in Zurich
Live album by
World Saxophone Quartet
Released1984
RecordedNovember 6, 1981
GenreJazz
Length40:13
LabelBlack Saint
World Saxophone Quartet chronology
Revue
(1982)		 Live in Zurich
(1984)		 Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music
(1986)

The album features live performances by alto saxophonists Julius Hemphill and Oliver Lake, tenor saxophonist David Murray and baritone saxophonist Julius Hemphill, recorded in Zurich on November 6th of 1981. The album features Julius Hemphill's compositions exclusively, with the exception of the opening and closing versions of Hamiett Bluiett's 'WSQ theme', "Hattie Wall".

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "By 1981, after four years of existence, it was obvious that the most talented writer in the World Saxophone Quartet was altoist Julius Hemphill. This Black Saint release finds Hemphill contributing six of the eight pieces, including the hard-swinging "Bordertown," the colorful "Steppin" and a vivid feature for David Murray's tenor on "My First Winter." A particularly strong release by a classic and innovative group.".[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[2]
Tom HullB+ ()[3]

Track listing
  1. "Hattie Wall" (Bluiett) – 1:40
  2. "Funny Paper" (Hemphill) – 4:45
  3. "Touchic" (Hemphill) – 5:21
  4. "My First Winter" (Hemphill) – 6:54
  5. "Bordertown" (Hemphill) – 7:30
  6. "Steppin'" (Hemphill) – 7:15
  7. "Stick" (Hemphill) – 5:18
  8. "Hattie Wall" (Bluiett) – 1:30

Personnel

References
  1. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2011
  2. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 210. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  3. Hull, Tom (June 22, 2020). "Music Week". Tom Hull – On the Web. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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