W.S.Q.
by World Saxophone Quartet
- Type: Album
- Released: 1981
- Label: Black Saint
- Country: United States
- Length: 40:17
- Community rating: 4.07/5 from 4 ratings
Artists on this release: Hamiet Bluiett, Oliver Lake, David Murray Octet, Julius Hemphill
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Eschewing a traditional rhythm section entirely, the World Saxophone Quartet relies on the breathtaking interplay of its four legendary horn players. 'W.S.Q.' bounds effortlessly from chaotic, free-jazz dissonance to tightly arranged, deeply swinging post-bop melodies, showcasing unparalleled mastery of the woodwind family[cite: 1].
Genres
Descriptors: saxophone, ensemble, improvisation, funky, polyphonic, avant-garde, virtuosic, percussive, long-form
Tracklist
- Sundance (2:44)
- Plain Song (4:23)
- Connections (8:11)
- W. S. Q. (5:22)
- Pillars Latino (5:24)
- Suite Music (5:28)
- Sound Light (5:39)
- Fast Life (3:02)
Credits
- World Saxophone Quartet - primary artist
- Julius Hemphill - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Oliver Lake - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Hamiet Bluiett - baritone saxophone, alto clarinet
- David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet