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This is the second World Saxophone Quartet disc to feature alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe (who replaced Julius Hemphill) and the first to feature a full rhythm section including bass, piano, and organ. Going a step further from the previous year's experiment with African drums on Metamorphosis, Breath of Life continues to find the sax quartet stretching the boundaries associated with its a cappella approach of the past. Included on its final release for the Elektra Nonesuch label are rhythm & blues-influenced originals by David Murray, Oliver Lake, and Hamiet Bluiett. The Quartet also pays tribute to Ray Charles, Little Willie John, and James Brown on "You Don't Know Me" and "Suffering With the Blues," featuring gospel-inspired performances by Fontella Bass (vocals), Donald Smith (organ), and Amina Claudine Myers (piano and organ).
© Al Campbell /TiVo
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Donald Smith, Piano - Hamiet Bluiett, Baritone Saxophone - David Murray, Tenor Saxophone - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - OLIVER LAKE, Composer, Alto Saxophone - Amina Claudine Meyers, Organ - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone - Fred Hopkins, Bass
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Donald Smith, Piano - Hamiet Bluiett, Clarinet - David Murray, Composer, Bass Clarinet - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - OLIVER LAKE, Alto Saxophone - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone - Fred Hopkins, Bass
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Donald Smith, Organ - Hamiet Bluiett, Baritone Saxophone - David Murray, Tenor Saxophone - Fontella Bass, Arranger, Piano, Vocals - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - OLIVER LAKE, Alto Saxophone - Conyers Temberton, Composer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Cindy Walker, Writer - Donald Smith, Organ, Piano - Eddy Arnold, Writer - David Murray, Tenor Saxophone - Fontella Bass, Vocals - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone - Gene Lake, Drums
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
James Anderson, Engineer - JOE FERLA, MixingEngineer - Dan Gellert, AssistantEngineer - Hamiet Bluiett, Producer, Baritone Saxophone - David Murray, Composer, Tenor Saxophone - Wayne Horvitz, Mixer - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - OLIVER LAKE, Alto Saxophone - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
James Anderson, Engineer - Donald Smith, Piano - Hamiet Bluiett, Composer, Producer, Baritone Saxophone - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - Amina Claudine Meyers, Organ - Tarik Shah, Bass - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone - Fred Hopkins, Bass
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Donald Smith, Piano - Hamiet Bluiett, Baritone Saxophone - David Murray, Tenor Saxophone - Fontella Bass, Vocals - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - OLIVER LAKE, Composer, Alto Saxophone - Amina Claudine Meyers, Organ - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone - Fred Hopkins, Bass - Gene Lake, Drums
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Donald Smith, Piano - Hamiet Bluiett, Composer, Baritone Saxophone - David Murray, Tenor Saxophone - Ronnie Burrage, Drums - World Saxophone Quartet, MainArtist - OLIVER LAKE, Alto Saxophone - Amina Claudine Meyers, Organ - Tarik Shah, Bass - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
This is the second World Saxophone Quartet disc to feature alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe (who replaced Julius Hemphill) and the first to feature a full rhythm section including bass, piano, and organ. Going a step further from the previous year's experiment with African drums on Metamorphosis, Breath of Life continues to find the sax quartet stretching the boundaries associated with its a cappella approach of the past. Included on its final release for the Elektra Nonesuch label are rhythm & blues-influenced originals by David Murray, Oliver Lake, and Hamiet Bluiett. The Quartet also pays tribute to Ray Charles, Little Willie John, and James Brown on "You Don't Know Me" and "Suffering With the Blues," featuring gospel-inspired performances by Fontella Bass (vocals), Donald Smith (organ), and Amina Claudine Myers (piano and organ).
© Al Campbell /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:35
- Main artists: World Saxophone Quartet
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Nonesuch
- Genre: Jazz
© 1994 Nonesuch ℗ 1994 Nonesuch Records, manufactured and distributed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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