Life Dance of Is
Released: Feb 16, 1978
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Released: Feb 16, 1978
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Great things were expected of this album, one of the first half-dozen created by this extremely exciting and talented musician in the early days of his career. He had already done several superb...
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Heavy Spirits
Released: Jan 31, 1975
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Released: Jan 31, 1975
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This will be one of the least accessible of altoist Oliver Lake's recordings for most people but repeated listenings reveal a great deal of beauty. The avant-garde master is backed by three...
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Kinda' Up
Released: August 1999
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Released: August 1999
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Lake presents his Steel Quartet with partner Lyndon Achee on the pan drums; the sound of his alto saxophone meshes and congeals in interesting ways. The harmonic overtones of both instruments offer...
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Again and Again
Released: April 1991
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Released: April 1991
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Altoist Oliver Lake (who also plays a bit of soprano on this session) performs eight of his complex but generally accessible ballads with pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer...
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Boston Duets
Released: 1989
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Released: 1989
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Recorded in 1992 in Massachusetts, this pairing of veteran saxophonist and composer Oliver Lake and composer and pianist Donal Fox, which is completely impromptu, is a work of real pleasure to...
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Oliver Lake and Jump Up
Released: 1981
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Released: 1981
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Lake steps back to dance music with mixed results. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
Dancevision
Released: 1986
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Released: 1986
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He made a daring attempt to link basic R&T, reggae, and jazz into a seamless mix. It works in some places, but fails in others. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
