World Saxophone Quartet - W.S.Q.

There is plenty of variety to the third album by the unique World Saxophone Quartet. The music ranges from nearly free improvisations to the four-part "Suite Music," which was almost completely written out. Rather than being a screamfest for the four innovative saxophonists (baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, altoists Julius Hemphill and Oliver Lake and tenor saxophonist David Murray, all of whom double on other reeds), this is a well constructed and sometimes surprisingly accessible (although always explorative) program. All Music Guide

Personnel:

David Murray - Sax (Tenor), Clarinet (Bass)
Hamiet Bluiett - Sax (Baritone), Clarinet (Alto)
Julius Hemphill - Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Oliver Lake - Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)


Track Listing:

1. Sundance
2. Plainsong
3. Connections
4. W.S.Q.
5. Pillars Latino
6. Suite Music: The Key/Ballad for Eddie Jefferson/Pam-Maw/Hattie Wall
7. Sound Light
8. Fast Life