Released 1979 Length 44:40 Steppin' with the World Saxophone Quartet(1979) W.S.Q.(1980) Release date 1979 | Recorded December 1978 Producer Giacomo Pellicciotti Label Black Saint | |
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Similar WSQ, Moving Right Along, Live at Brooklyn Academy, Requiem for Julius, Dances and Ballads | ||
Steppin' with the World Saxophone Quartet is an album released in 1979. It was the second album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet and the first to be released on the Italian Black Saint label. The album features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake and David Murray.
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "The second recording by The World Saxophone Quartet (which follows by a year their Moers Music release Point of No Return) gives one a well-rounded look at this powerful group. Composed of altoist Julius Hemphill (who contributes four of the six group originals), altoist Oliver Lake, tenorman David Murray and baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, the explorative yet rhythmic group is heard in their early prime on this stimulating release".
Track listing
- "Steppin'" (Hemphill) - 9:06
- "Ra-Ta-Ta" (Lake) - 5:26
- "Dream Scheme" (Hemphill) - 7:18
- "P.O. in Cairo" (Murray) - 10:47
- "Hearts" (Hemphill) - 3:01
- "R&B" (Hemphill) - 8:39