Sanctuary (Dave Douglas album) explained

Sanctuary
Type:	live
Artist:	Dave Douglas
Cover:	Sanctuary (Dave Douglas album).jpg
Released:	1997
Recorded:	August 6 & 27 1997 Knitting Factory, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	54:21
Label:	Avant Avan 066
Producer:	Dave Douglas
Prev Title:	Live in Europe
Prev Year:	1997
Next Title:	Stargazer
Next Year:	1997

Sanctuary is the seventh album by trumpeter Dave Douglas and his second live album. It was released on the Japanese Avant label in 1997 and features performances by Douglas, Cuong Vu, Yuka Honda, Anthony Coleman, Mark Dresser, Hilliard Greene, Chris Speed and Dougie Bowne.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Joslyn Layne states "Although Dave Douglas is credited as leader, Sanctuary is not just an album of him supported by a backing band. Instead, Douglas plays as equal member in a project of standout musicians. ...Part abstract space shooting, part late-night dance party, all mixed with the scratching and balladry of outside jazz, Sanctuary is a definite strong addition to any collection that values these musicians, and a good introduction to them for all adventurous listeners ready to jump right in".

Track listing

Part One (Disc 1)

"Apparition" - 9:07
"Three Beasts" - 6:27
"Swoon" - 6:57
"The Lethe" - 3:48
"Dark Wood" - 5:20
"The Dome" - 6:35
"Heavenly Messenger" - 11:44
"Among Frogs" - 4:23

Part Two (Disc 2)

"Limbo" - 6:36
"The Great Cliff" - 4:43
"The Lantern" - 11:52
"Mad Dog" - 7:39
"The Flower" - 9:13
"Contemplation" - 5:50
"Coins" - 9:34
"Among Stars" - 2:44

All compositions by Dave Douglas

Part One (Disc 1) recorded at Knitting Factory, New York City on August 6, 1996; Part Two (Disc 2) recorded at Knitting Factory, New York City on August 27, 1996