Released 1982 Length 44:13 Artist World Saxophone Quartet Label Black Saint | Recorded October 14, 1980 Revue
(1982) Live in Zurich
(1983) Release date 1982 Genre Jazz | |
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Similar Political Blues, M'Bizo, WSQ, Metamorphosis, Selim Sivad: A Tribute to | ||
Revue is the fourth album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet and the third to be released on the Italian Black Saint label. The album features performances and compositions by Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake and David Murray.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "The nine numbers on this set are generally concise (only two songs exceed six minutes) and consist of originals by all four saxophonists: altoist Julius Hemphill (who contributed four of the nine pieces), baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, altoist Oliver Lake and tenor saxophonist David Murray. Sometimes quite rhythmic (and almost danceable) despite not having a rhythm section, the WSQ used melodies and rhythm for their own purposes, creating unpredictable music that always holds one's attention. This release is a good example of their talents.".
Track listing
- "Revue" (Hemphill) - 8:00
- "Affairs of the Heart" (Hemphill) - 5:40
- "Slide" (Hemphill) - 3:41
- "Little Samba" (Hemphill) - 5:26
- "I Heard That" (Bluiett) - 3:23
- "Hymn for the Old Year" (Lake) - 4:24
- "Ming" (Murray) - 4:21
- "David's Tune" (Murray) - 8:15
- "Quinn Chapel A.M. E Church" (Bluiett) - 1:03
Personnel
Songs
1Revue8:03
2Affairs of the Heart5:44
3Slide3:44