Quasar (album) explained

Quasar
Type:	Studio
Artist:	The Jimmy Giuffre 4
Cover:	Quasar (album).jpg
Released:	1985
Recorded:	May 3 & 5, 1985 RBY Recording Studio, Southbury, CT
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:11
Label:	Soul Note SN 1108
Producer:	Giovanni Bonandrini
Chronology:	Jimmy Giuffre
Prev Title:	Dragonfly
Prev Year:	1983
Next Year:	1985

Quasar is an album by American jazz composer and arranger Jimmy Giuffre which was released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1985.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "Giuffre is heard on clarinet, tenor, soprano, flute and bass flute on eight obscure pieces, including four of his originals. Although often electronic, the music has the typical thoughtfulness of Giuffre's relaxed approach and some picturesque moments".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Giuffre except as indicated

1. "Quasar" (Juanita Odjenar Giuffre) – 5:22
2. "Frog Legs" – 5:14
3. "Phantom" – 4:58
4. "Spirits" – 3:22
5. "Wolf Soup" (Bob Nieske) – 4:09
6. "Shadows" – 3:38
7. "2nd Step" (Juanita Odjenar Giuffre) – 5:42
8. "Night Ride" (Pete Levin) – 6:46

Personnel

• Jimmy Giuffre – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, bass flute
• Pete Levin – keyboards
  • Bob Nieske – bass Randy Kaye – drums

Notes and References

1. Fitzgerald, M., Jimmy Guiffre Leader Entry accessed July 8, 2015
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/jimmy-giuffre/catalog/#soul-note-sn-1108 Jimmy Giuffre Catalog