Recorded in New York City, this 1985 release features the Oliver Lake Quintet in a set of performances that lean into the bebop tradition while incorporating Lake's signature avant-garde sensibilities.
- Expandable Language was recorded at RPM Studios in New York City.
- The album was released on the Italian jazz label Black Saint Records.
- The lineup for this session included Olu Dara on trumpet, Fred Hopkins on bass, Andrew Cyrille on drums, and Hamiet Bluiett on baritone saxophone.
Oliver Lake is a saxophonist and composer from Albany, New York, known for his work in avant-garde jazz and free improvisation. He was a co-founder of the World Saxophone Quartet and has led numerous ensembles throughout his career.
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