Moving Right Along showcases the World Saxophone Quartet in peak form, navigating complex harmonic landscapes with their signature blend of intricate interplay and raw energy. The album is a testament to their decades-long commitment to pushing the boundaries of improvised music within a chamber setting.
- Recorded in March 1994 at Wydawnictwo Muzyczne Polskie Radio studios in Warsaw, Poland.
- Moving Right Along was released in October 1994 on the Italian jazz label Black Saint.
- The album features the quartet's classic lineup of David Murray, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, and Hamiet Bluiett.
The World Saxophone Quartet formed in 1977, bringing together players from the AACM and the Braxton Quartet. They are one of the most celebrated ensembles in modern jazz, known for their intricate and often fiery improvisations. This 1994 album, Moving Right Along, found them in their mid-career, continuing their exploration of saxophone-led quartet music on the venerable Black Saint label.
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