Give It Up

by Jimmy Lyons Quintet

Give It Up cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Black Saint
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 44:29
  • Community rating: 3.91/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

As a long-time core member of the Cecil Taylor Unit, the alto saxophonist stepped forward to lead his own ensemble for this intense recording. 'Give It Up' is anchored by fluid, rapid-fire improvisations and a highly interactive, communicative rhythm section.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, dissonant, improvisation, avant-garde, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Give It Up (10:19)
  2. Methods (11:12)
  3. Never (19:22)
  4. Ballada (3:33)

Credits

  • Jimmy Lyons Quintet - primary artist
  • Jimmy Lyons - alto saxophone, composed by
  • Jay Oliver - bass
  • Karen Borca - bassoon
  • Paul Murphy - drums
  • Enrico Rava - trumpet, flugelhorn

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