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1982 studio album by Billy Bang Quintet From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Invitation is an album by the Billy Bang Quintet, led by violinist Bang, and featuring saxophonist Charles Tyler, pianist Curtis Clark, double bassist Wilber Morris, and drummer Dennis Charles. It was recorded on April 13–14, 1982, at Barigozzi Studios in Milano, Italy, and was released later that year by the Soul Note label.[1][2][3][4]
Invitation | ||||
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Studio album by Billy Bang Quintet | ||||
Released | 1982 | |||
Recorded | April 13–14, 1982 | |||
Studio | Barigozzi Studios, Milano, Italy | |||
Genre | Free jazz | |||
Length | 38:00 | |||
Label | Soul Note SN 1036 | |||
Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [6] |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz | [7] |
Writing for The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide, Fred Goodman noted that Invitation, on which Bang's "depth as a composer, leader and instrumentalist [is] most in evidence," is "characterized by an unorthodox swing and will appeal to more traditionally minded listeners through [its] strong dedication to melody and rhythm."[6]
Author Stuart Nicholson praised the recording's "strong memorable themes," calling it "possibly [Bang's] best album of the '80s."[8]
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings singled out Clark's contribution, describing him as "an excellent player and idiosyncratic enough not to leave a hole," but, overall, called the album "disappointing," commenting: "there is nothing very distinctive about any of the music, and Bang's own playing seems lacklustre and formulaic."[5]
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