Released August 12 & 13, 1987 Random Abstract
(1987) Trio Jeepy
(1989) Release date August 1987 Genre Jazz | Length 1:14:10 Artist Branford Marsalis Label Columbia Records | |
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Producer Dr. George Butler (executive producer)/ Delfeayo Marsalis (producer Similar Branford Marsalis albums, Jazz albums | ||
Random Abstract is a jazz album by saxophonist Branford Marsalis recorded August 12–13, 1987 at Sound City Studios in Tokyo, Japan. It peaked at number 6 on the Top Jazz Albums chart. It was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1988, Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist (On a Jazz Recording) and Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group.
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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "Branford Marsalis (on tenor and soprano) and his 1987 quartet ... stretch out on a wide repertoire during this generally fascinating set. Very much a chameleon for the date, Marsalis does close impressions of Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Ornette Coleman, and Jan Garbarek. This is one of Branford Marsalis' most interesting (and somewhat unusual) recordings."
Track listing
- "Yes and No" (Wayne Shorter)
- "Crescent City" (Branford Marsalis)
- "Broadway Fools" (Branford Marsalis)
- "LonJellis" (Kenny Kirkland)
- "I Thought About You" (Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen)
- "Lonely Woman" (Ornette Coleman)
- "Steep's Theme" (Branford Marsalis)
- "Yesterdays" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach)
- "Crepuscule with Nellie" (Thelonious Monk)
Personnel
Songs
1Yes And No6:46
2Crescent City11:05
3Broadway Fools9:57