Jurassic Classics is the second album by the American saxophonist James Carter, recorded and released in 1994 on the Japanese DIW label.[1] It wasn’t released in the United States until 1995.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Los Angeles Times |  [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [6] |
The New York Times wrote: “If [Carter] has a weakness, it is a hyperactive quality that keeps any mood from gelling; he seems to be almost too aware of his options at any given moment, and it paradoxically causes almost everything to end up eventually on the same exhausting emotional pitch.”[7] The Los Angeles Times called the album “a raging firestorm of activity, an album that both challenges and identifies him with his saxophone predecessors.”[4]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: “Among the most versatile and knowledgeable of today’s saxophonists, Carter draws on many top stylists during these lengthy solos, yet always sounds quite individual … A very stimulating session.”[3]
Track listing
- “Take the “A” Train” (Billy Strayhorn) – 11:03
- “Out of Nowhere” (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) – 4:29
- “Epistrophy” (Kenny Clarke, Thelonious Monk) – 13:45
- “Ask Me Now” (Monk) – 7:11
- “Equinox” (John Coltrane) – 8:40
- “Sandu” (Clifford Brown) – 7:34
- “Oleo” (Sonny Rollins) – 4:30
Personnel
- James Carter – baritone, tenor, alto & soprano saxophones
- Craig Taborn – piano
- Jaribu Shahid – bass
- Tani Tabbal – drums
References
- ^ James Carter discography, accessed July 13, 2014
- ^ Jones IV, James T. (January 13, 1995). “James Carter elevates the tenor of jazz sax”. USA Today. p. 4D.
- ^ a b Yanow, S., AllMusic Review accessed July 13, 2014
- ^ a b Heckman, Don (April 16, 1995). “JAZZ SPOTLIGHT”. Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 65.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Berger, Arion (2004). “James Carter”. In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. pp. 142–43. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ Piazza, Tom (March 12, 1995). “Keepers Of The Flame, And Hot”. The New York Times. p. A32.
