Strings Attached (Ira Sullivan album)
Strings Attached is an album by multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan which was recorded in January and July, 1982, and May, 1983, in Miami, Florida. The album was first released on the Miami-based label Strings Attached in 1983.[2][3] The record was subsequently reissued on the Pausa label in 1985 (Catalog No.: PR 7169).[2][4] The record was released on CD with three additional tracks by Unicorn Productions in 1996, under the title "Strings Attached - Update!"[3]
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | January/July 1982 and May 1983 | |||
| Studio | Coconuts Recording Co., Miami, Fla.[1] | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:43 | |||
| Label | Strings Attached AR7140 | |||
| Producer | David Einhorn | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "This obscure LP features Sullivan on trumpet, flugelhorn and flute joined by saxophonist John Alexander, a rhythm section and a string quartet. Sullivan and the younger players perform six group originals that emphasize the lyrical side of the great multi-instrumentalist and effectively blend together the strings with the jazz ensemble".[5]
LP Track listing
The track listing of the original LP[1] is as follows:
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Our Love and Spirit" | David Einhorn | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Late Nights" | David Einhorn, Peter Einhorn | 5:37 |
| 3. | "Looking Glass Falls" | David Einhorn | 4:59 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Kingdom Within You" | David Einhorn | 6:05 |
| 2. | "Ballad" | John Alexander | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Wonderful Sound" | Nicole Yarling | 7:56 |
CD Track listing
The track listing of the Unicorn Productions CD "Strings Attached - Update!"[3] is as follows:
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Our Love and Spirit" | David Einhorn | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Late Nights" | David Einhorn, Peter Einhorn | 5:37 |
| 3. | "Looking Glass Falls" | David Einhorn | 4:59 |
| 4. | "The Kingdom Within You" | David Einhorn | 6:05 |
| 5. | "Ballad" | John Alexander | 4:28 |
| 6. | "Wonderful Sound" | Nicole Yarling | 7:56 |
| 7. | "Brothers" | John Alexander | 8:19 |
| 8. | "Peacock Blues" | John Alexander | 5:21 |
| 9. | "Vento Bravo" | Edu Lôbo | 11:16 |
Personnel
- Ira Sullivan - flute, alto flute, trumpet, flugelhorn
- John Alexander – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute
- Laurie Haines – piano
- Peter Einhorn – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- Nicole Yarling – violin, vocals
- Nancy Nosal – violin
- Debbie Spring – viola
- David Einhorn – bass
- David Murphy ("Looking Glass Falls"), Gavin Davies ("Late Nights"), John Yarling – drums
- Robert Thomas, Jr. - hand drums
References
- Strings Attached (Media notes). Miami, Florida: Strings Attached. 2003.
- Ira Sullivan catalog, accessed October 19, 2017
- Ira Sullivan discography, accessed October 19, 2017
- Discogs album entry, accessed October 19, 2017
- Yanow, Scott. Ira Sullivan: Strings Attatched – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2017.