Released 1990 Length 61:32 Release date 1990 | Recorded 1990 | |
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Metamorphosis(1990) Similar Political Blues, M'Bizo, WSQ, Selim Sivad: A Tribute to, Moving Right Along | ||
Metamorphosis is the tenth album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet. Released in 1990 it was the group's fourth album on the Elektra/Nonesuch label and features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Arthur Blythe, Oliver Lake and David Murray with Chief Bey, Melvin Gibbs and Mor Thiam. It was the first album recorded by the group after the departure of foundation member Julius Hemphill and their first to feature additional musicians.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 2.5 stars stating "By their own high standards, Metamorphosis had to be reckoned a disappointment.".
Track listing
- "Holy Men" (Bluiett) - 2:48
- "Lullaby" (Thiam) - 4:51
- "Metamorphosis" (Blythe) - 3:28
- "Su Mama Ah Zumu" (Murray, Thiam) - 6:25
- "Africa" (Lake) - 8:54
- "Ballad For The Blackman" (Murray) - 7:52
- "Masai Warrior's Dance" (Bluiett) - 5:14
- "Love Like Sisters" (Lake) - 4:07
- "Lo Chi Lo" (Murray) -6:57
- "Feed The People" (Bluiett) - 10:56
Personnel
Songs
1The Holy Men2:50
2Lullaby4:53
3Metamorphosis3:31
References
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