Steppin' with the World Saxophone Quartet
Steppin' with the World Saxophone Quartet is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1979. The album features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake and David Murray.[1]
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Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | December 1978 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 44:40 | |||
Label | Black Saint | |||
Producer | Giacomo Pellicciotti | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "The second recording by The World Saxophone Quartet (which follows by a year their Moers Music release Point of No Return) gives one a well-rounded look at this powerful group. Composed of altoist Julius Hemphill (who contributes four of the six group originals), altoist Oliver Lake, tenorman David Murray and baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, the explorative yet rhythmic group is heard in their early prime on this stimulating release".[2]
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tom Hull | B[4] |
Track listing
- "Steppin'" (Hemphill) - 9:06
- "Ra-Ta-Ta" (Lake) - 5:26
- "Dream Scheme" (Hemphill) - 7:18
- "P.O. in Cairo" (Murray) - 10:47
- "Hearts" (Hemphill) - 3:01
- "R&B" (Hemphill) - 8:39
Personnel
- Hamiet Bluiett — baritone saxophone
- Julius Hemphill — alto saxophone
- Oliver Lake — alto saxophone
- David Murray — tenor saxophone
References
- Black Saint catalogue
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 18, 2011
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 210. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- Hull, Tom (June 22, 2020). "Music Week". Tom Hull – On the Web. Retrieved June 23, 2020.