Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) Explained

Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)
Type:	studio
Artist:	Oliver Lake
Cover:	Virtual reality cover.jpeg
Released:	1992
Recorded:	October 9, 1991
Studio:	Clinton Recording, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	60:51
Label:	Gazell
Producer:	Sam Charters
Chronology:	Oliver Lake
Prev Title:	Boston Duets
Prev Year:	1992
Next Title:	Edge-ing
Next Year:	1994

Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Gazell label.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Oliver Lake is heard throughout at the top of his game, making this both an easily recommended set for his fans and a perfect introduction to his dynamic music."

The Penguin Guide to Jazz says "This was Lake's working quartet and perhaps the most pungent band he'd had for a decade.. A fine album."^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Lake except where noted.

1. "Jesus Christ" (Curtis Clark) – 4:46
2. "Fables of Faubus" (Charles Mingus) – 8:29
3. "The Prophet" (Eric Dolphy) – 8:39
4. "Shedetude" (Bobby Bradford) – 5:20
5. "Pop a Wheelie" – 8:54
6. "Handful of Fives" (Roland Kirk) – 9:40
7. "Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)" – 7:03
8. "Jest a Little" – 8:00

Personnel

• Oliver Lake – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Anthony Peterson – guitar
• Santi Debriano – bass
• Pheeroan akLaff – drums

Notes and References

1. Book: Cook, Richard. Richard Cook (journalist). Brian Morton . Brian Morton (Scottish writer) . The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. 6th. The Penguin Guide to Jazz. 2002. Penguin. London. 0-14-051521-6. 875.