Live in Zurich

Live in Zurich
Live album by World Saxophone Quartet
Released	1984
Recorded	November 6, 1981
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:13
Label	Black Saint
World Saxophone Quartet chronology
Revue (1982) Live in Zurich (1984) Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music (1986)

Live in Zurich is an album released in 1982. It was the fifth album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet and the fourth to be released on the Italian Black Saint label.

The album features live performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake and David Murray recorded in Zurich on November 6, 1981. The album is notable for featuring Julius Hemphill's compositions almost exclusively apart from opening and closing versions of the 'WSQ theme', "Hattie Wall".

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "By 1981, after four years of existence, it was obvious that the most talented writer in the World Saxophone Quartet was altoist Julius Hemphill. This Black Saint release finds Hemphill contributing six of the eight pieces (the other two are by Hamiet Bluiett), including the hard-swinging "Bordertown," the colorful "Steppin" and a vivid feature for David Murray's tenor on "My First Winter." A particularly strong release by a classic and innovative group.".^[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[2]

Track listing

1. "Hattie Wall" (Bluiett) - 1:40
2. "Funny Paper" (Hemphill) - 4:45
3. "Touchic" (Hemphill) - 5:21
4. "My First Winter" (Hemphill) - 6:54
5. "Bordertown" (Hemphill) - 7:30
6. "Steppin'" (Hemphill) - 7:15
7. "Stick" (Hemphill) - 5:18
8. "Hattie Wall" (Bluiett) - 1:30

Personnel

• Hamiet Bluiett — baritone saxophone
• Julius Hemphill — alto saxophone
• Oliver Lake — alto saxophone
• David Murray — tenor saxophone

References

1. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2011
2. Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 210. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.