World Saxophone Quartet • Plays Duke Ellington

 

Review by Scott Yanow
On their first six recordings, the World Saxophone Quartet (comprised of altoists Oliver Lake and Julius Hemphill, tenor saxophonist David Murray, and baritonist Hamiet Bluiett) stuck exclusively to group originals. This 1986 release was a major departure, for the innovative group performed fresh and generally unpredictable versions of five songs by Duke Ellington and two (including two renditions of "Take the 'A' Train") by Billy Strayhorn. Although the tunes (which include "Lush Life," "Sophisticated Lady," and "In a Sentimental Mood") are familiar, the interpretations are certainly unusual, showing respect for the original melodies and then coming up with new directions. This is thought-provoking music that serves as the perfect introduction to the unique World Saxophone Quartet.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/plays-duke-ellington-mw0000188849

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Crítica de Scott Yanow
En sus seis primeras grabaciones, el World Saxophone Quartet (compuesto por los contralto Oliver Lake y Julius Hemphill, el saxofonista tenor David Murray y el barítono Hamiet Bluiett) se ciñó exclusivamente a temas originales del grupo. Este lanzamiento de 1986 supuso un gran cambio, ya que el innovador grupo interpretó versiones frescas y generalmente impredecibles de cinco canciones de Duke Ellington y dos (incluidas dos versiones de «Take the “A” Train») de Billy Strayhorn. Aunque las melodías (que incluyen «Lush Life», «Sophisticated Lady» y «In a Sentimental Mood») son familiares, las interpretaciones son ciertamente inusuales, mostrando respeto por las melodías originales y luego proponiendo nuevas direcciones. Se trata de música que invita a la reflexión y que sirve como introducción perfecta al singular World Saxophone Quartet.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/plays-duke-ellington-mw0000188849

Tracks:
A1 - Take The "A" Train
Arranged By – Julius Hemphill
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn 1:33
A2 - Lush Life
Arranged By – Julius Hemphill
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn 6:30
A3 - Prelude To A Kiss
Arranged By – David Murray
Composed By – Duke Ellington 2:43
A4 - Sophisticated Lady
Arranged By – Hamiet Bluiett
Composed By – Duke Ellington 4:41
A5 - I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
Arranged By – Oliver Lake
Composed By – Duke Ellington 6:02
B1 - Come Sunday
Arranged By – Hamiet Bluiett
Composed By – Duke Ellington 7:36
B2 - In A Sentimental Mood
Arranged By – Oliver Lake
Composed By – Duke Ellington 5:16
B3 - Take The "A" Train
Arranged By – Julius Hemphill
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn 4:55


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake
    Art Direction, Design – Carin Goldberg
    Baritone Saxophone – Hamiet Bluiett
    Edited By – Arthur Moorhead
    Engineer – Paul Goodman
    Engineer [Digital Engineer] – Kevin Boutote
    Executive-Producer – M. Khan (2)
    Photography By – Jan Staller, Marjory Collins
    Producer – Robert Hurwitz
    Tenor Saxophone – David Murray

Recorded April 1986 At RCA Studios, NYC.

Label:    Nonesuch – 979137-1
Format:   
Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:    Germany
Released:    1986
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Contemporary Jazz, Free Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/3527590-World-Saxophone-Quartet-Plays-Duke-Ellingto

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