This 2023 release, "The Quest," captures Sam Rivers in his later years, delivering a performance that is both reflective and forward-looking within the jazz fusion genre.
- "The Quest" was recorded in 1998 but released posthumously in 2023 by Red Records.
- The album features Rivers on soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, and piano, accompanied by a quartet.
- The release follows a period where Rivers had scaled back his public performances due to health concerns.
Sam Rivers is a jazz musician from New Haven, Connecticut, known for his work in avant-garde jazz and fusion. "The Quest" was released late in his career, following a series of recordings for the Blue Note label and a period of reduced activity.
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