Again and Again (Oliver Lake album)


Again and Again is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Gramavision label. He composed eight ballads for a quartet with pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Pheeroan akLaff.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Although none of these originals are destined to become standards, they inspire Lake to come up with some of his more lyrical solos."
The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes "Again and Again offers an uncommonly lyrical and mainstream performance from Lake. Only 'Aztec' and 'Re-cre-ate' approach the angularity one normally expects of his soloing."

Track listing

  1. "Again and Again" – 7:15
  2. "Anyway" – 7:17
  3. "Cross River" – 4:13
  4. "Touch" – 8:27
  5. "Aztec" – 6:00
  6. "Mask" – 8:04
  7. "Re-cre-ate" – 4:25
  8. "M.I.L.D." – 7:15

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