Album · 1981

W.S.Q.

Released
1981
Label
Black Saint
Catalogue no.
BSR 0046
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
40:17
Country
IT

“W.S.Q.” is an album by World Saxophone Quartet, released in 1981 on Black Saint. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 40:17. The line-up features David Murray (reeds), Hamiet Bluiett (reeds), Julius Hemphill (saxophone) and Oliver Lake (saxophone).

Who played on W.S.Q.

Tracklist

  1. A1 Sundance — Hamiet Bluiett 2:44
  2. A2 Plain Song — Julius Hemphill 4:23
  3. A3 Connections — Julius Hemphill 8:11
  4. A4 W.S.Q. — Oliver Lake 5:23
  5. B1 Pillars Latino — Julius Hemphill 5:25
  6. B2 Suite Music: The Key; Ballad for Eddie Jefferson; Pam-Maw; Hattie Wall — Hamiet Bluiett 5:29
  7. B3 Sound Light — Oliver Lake 5:39
  8. B4 Fast Life — David Murray 3:03

Production

  • Vince Traina engineer

More albums by World Saxophone Quartet

Steppin’ With the World Saxophone Quartet 1979 · Black Saint Revue 1982 · Black Saint
Point of No Return 1977 · Live
Live in Zürich 1984 · Live
World Saxophone Quartet Plays Duke Ellington 1986
Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music 1986 · Live
Dances and Ballads 1987
Rhythm and Blues 1989
Metamorphosis 1991
Breath of Life 1994
Moving Right Along 1994
Four Now 1996

Frequently asked questions

Who played on W.S.Q.?

The line-up of W.S.Q. includes David Murray (reeds), Hamiet Bluiett (reeds), Julius Hemphill (saxophone) and Oliver Lake (saxophone).

Which label released W.S.Q.?

W.S.Q. was released in 1981 on Black Saint (BSR 0046).

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