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.".[2]
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
References
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With James Blood Ulmer/Music Revelation Ensemble | |
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With the World Saxophone Quartet | |
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With others |
- Cold Sweat Plays J. B. (Craig Harris, 1988)
- Special Edition (Jack DeJohnette, 1979)
- Album Album (Jack DeJohnette, 1984)
- Live at Baker's Keyboard Lounge (James Carter, 2001)
- The Jazzpar Prize (Pierre Dørge's New Jungle Orchestra, 1991)
- Love Outside of Dreams (Kahil El'Zabar, 1997)
- One World Family (Kahil El'Zabar, 2000)
- We Is (Kahil El'Zabar, 2000)
- Blues for Coltrane: A Tribute to John Coltrane (McCoy Tyner, 1984)
- 44th Street Suite (McCoy Tyner, 1991)
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