Random Abstract Explained

Random Abstract
Type:Album
Artist:Branford Marsalis
Cover:Random Abstract (Branford Marsalis album).jpg
Released:1988
Recorded:August 12–13, 1987
Studio:Sound City Studios (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Mission Control (Westford, Massachusetts, USA)
Genre:Jazz
Length:1:14:10
Label:CBS/Sony
Prev Title:Renaissance
Prev Year:1987
Next Title:Trio Jeepy
Next Year:1989

Random Abstract is a jazz album by saxophonist Branford Marsalis recorded August 12–13, 1987 at Sound City Studios in Tokyo, Japan.[1] It peaked at number 6 on the Top Jazz Albums chart.[2] It was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1988, Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist (On a Jazz Recording) and Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "Branford Marsalis (on tenor and soprano) and his 1987 quartet ... stretch out on a wide repertoire during this generally fascinating set. Very much a chameleon for the date, Marsalis does close impressions of Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Ornette Coleman, and Jan Garbarek. This is one of Branford Marsalis' most interesting (and somewhat unusual) recordings."[3]

Track listing

  1. "Yes and No" (Wayne Shorter) - 6:46
  2. "Crescent City" (Branford Marsalis) - 11:05
  3. "Broadway Fools" (Branford Marsalis) - 9;56
  4. "Lonjellis" (Kenny Kirkland) - 8:13
  5. "I Thought About You" (Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 5:42
  6. "Lonely Woman" (Ornette Coleman) - 16:25
  7. "Steep's Theme" (Branford Marsalis) - 0:34
  8. "Yesterdays" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) - 11:03
  9. "Crepuscule with Nellie" (Thelonious Monk) - 4:20

Tracks 8 & 9 on CD only.

Personnel

Production

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Random Abstract . Branford Marsalis.com . 2014-06-20.
  2. Allmusic Guide
  3. Yanow, Scott. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=mw0000195820|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed 20 June 2014.