Metamorphosis (World Saxophone Quartet album)


Metamorphosis is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet released in 1990 on the Elektra/Nonesuch label and features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Arthur Blythe, Oliver Lake and David Murray with Chief Bey, Melvin Gibbs and Mor Thiam. It was the first album recorded by the group after the departure of foundation member Julius Hemphill and their first to feature additional musicians.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 2½ stars, stating, "By their own high standards, Metamorphosis had to be reckoned a disappointment.".

Track listing

  1. "The Holy Men" - 2:48
  2. "Lullaby" - 4:51
  3. "Metamorphosis" - 3:28
  4. "Su Mama Ah Zumu" - 6:25
  5. "Africa" - 8:54
  6. "Ballad For The Blackman" - 7:52
  7. "Masai Warrior's Dance" - 5:14
  8. "Love Like Sisters" - 4:07
  9. "Lo Chi Lo" -6:57
  10. "Feed The People" - 10:56

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