World Saxophone Quartet - Takin’ It 2 The Next Level
World Saxophone Quartet - Takin’ It 2 The Next Level
APE & MP3, 320 kbps | 408.5 MB & 151.4 MB | Rec. 1996 | Label: Justin Time
APE & MP3, 320 kbps | 408.5 MB & 151.4 MB | Rec. 1996 | Label: Justin Time
It is obvious from the first notes that this is a very different outing by the World Saxophone Quartet — the band is backed by a rhythm section. The playing of keyboardist Donald Blackman, bassist Calvin Jones and drummer Ronnie Burrage actually adds to the music rather than taking away from the core band, for their funky rhythms are fairly unpredictable and adventurous in their own way. The WSQ (which at the time consisted of David Murray on tenor and bass clarinet, baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, altoist Oliver Lake and John Purcell on saxello and tenor) sounds inspired by the "new" setting, and their playing is as adventurous as ever. Mostly sticking to group originals, the expanded band explores many moods on such numbers as "Wiring," "Rio," "The Desegregation of Our Children" and "When Thee Monarchs Come to Town." All Music Guide
Personnel:
World Saxophone Quartet:
David Murray – Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet on track 7
Hamiet Bluiett – Baritone Saxophone
Oliver Lake – Alto Saxophone
John R. Purcell – Saxello, Tenor Saxophone on track 6
Featuring
Donald Blackman – Piano and Keyboards
Calvin Jones – Acoustic & Electric Bass
Ronnie Barrage – Drums, Shékéré, Tamboura, Vocals, Keyboards and other miscellaneous percussion
Track Listing:
1 – Wiring
2 – Soft Landing
3 – Rio
4 – The Peace Before
5 – Blues For a Warrior Spirit
6 – The Desagregation Of Our Children
7 – When The Monarchs Come To Town
8 – Endless Flight
9 – Ballad After Us
10 - Australopitecus