Excursion (album)

Last updated
Excusion
Excusion (album).jpg
Studio album by
Released1993
RecordedJune 22–23, 1992
Studio Sound on Sound, New York City
Genre Jazz
Length64:17
Label Arabesque
AJ-0106
Producer Ray Drummond
Ray Drummond chronology
One to One 2
(1991)
Excusion
(1993)
Continuum
(1994)

Excusion is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1992 and released on the Arabesque label the following year. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow called it an "excellent set" and said "This is one of Ray Drummond's finest recordings to date". [4]

Track listing

All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted

  1. "Susanita" – 8:51
  2. "Penta-Major" – 4:17
  3. "Prelude" – 1:41
  4. "Quads" – 9:01
  5. "Invitation" (Bronisław Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) – 8:35
  6. "Well, You Needn't"" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:19
  7. "Andei" (Hermeto Pascoal) – 5:21
  8. "Blues African" – 8:06
  9. "Excursion (Suite in 5 Parts): Prologue/Waterfall/Mother Africa/Danse de Joie/Epilogue" – 12:06

Personnel

Related Research Articles

<i>Live in Europe</i> (Dave Douglas album) 1997 live album by Dave Douglas

Live in Europe is the sixth album by trumpeter Dave Douglas, his first live album, and the third to feature his Tiny Bell Trio. It was released on the Arabesque label in 1997 and features performances by Douglas, Brad Schoeppach and Jim Black.

<i>Magic Triangle</i> (Dave Douglas album) 1998 studio album by Dave Douglas

Magic Triangle is the eleventh album by the trumpeter Dave Douglas. It was released on the Arabesque label in 1998 and contains performances by Douglas, Chris Potter, James Genus, and Ben Perowsky.

<i>Aiee! The Phantom</i> 1996 studio album by Horace Tapscott

Aiee! The Phantom is an album by American jazz pianist/composer Horace Tapscott recorded in 1995 and released on the Arabesque label.

<i>Thoughts of Dar es Salaam</i> 1997 studio album by Horace Tapscott

Thoughts of Dar es Salaam is an album by the American jazz pianist/composer Horace Tapscott, recorded in 1996 and released on the Arabesque label.

<i>Back Home</i> (Phineas Newborn Jr. album) 1985 studio album by Phineas Newborn Jr.

Back Home is an album by American jazz pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. recorded in 1976 but not released on the Contemporary label until 1985.

<i>Live at Bradleys II</i> 2005 live album by Kenny Barron Trio

Live at Bradley's II is a live album by pianist Kenny Barron recorded in New York in 1996 and first released on the French Universal label in 2005 then on Sunnyside Records in the United States.

<i>Out of Nowhere</i> (Lee Konitz and Paul Bley album) 1998 studio album by Lee Konitz and Paul Bley

Out of Nowhere is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz and pianist Paul Bley recorded in 1997 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.

<i>Return of the Griffin</i> 1979 studio album by Johnny Griffin

Return of the Griffin is an album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin, recorded in 1978 and released on the Galaxy label in the following year.

<i>Smooth Sailing</i> (Teddy Edwards album) 2003 studio album by Teddy Edwards

Smooth Sailing is the final album by the saxophonist Teddy Edwards. It was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label in 2003.

<i>Leo Rising</i> (Frank Foster album) 1997 studio album by Frank Foster

Leo Rising is an album by saxophonist Frank Foster which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Arabesque label the following year.

<i>Continuum</i> (Ray Drummond album) 1994 studio album by Ray Drummond

Continuum is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label.

<i>Vignettes</i> (Ray Drummond album) 1996 studio album by Ray Drummond

Vignettes is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Arabesque label the following year.

<i>1-2-3-4</i> (Ray Drummond album) 1999 studio album by Ray Drummond

1-2-3-4 is an album by American bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Arabesque label in 1999.

<i>Split Second Timing</i> 1992 studio album by Craig Handy

Split Second Timing is the debut album led by saxophonist Craig Handy which was recorded in 1991 and became the first release on the Arabesque label the following year.

<i>Introducing Three for All + One</i> 1993 studio album by Craig Handy

Introducing Three for All + One is the second album led by saxophonist Craig Handy which was recorded in 1993 and released on the Arabesque label.

<i>Manhattan Nocturne</i> (album) 1998 studio album by Charles McPherson

Manhattan Nocturne is an album by the saxophonist Charles McPherson, recorded in 1997 and released on the Arabesque label the following year.

<i>Come Play with Me</i> (album) 1995 studio album by Charles McPherson

Come Play with Me is an album by saxophonist Charles McPherson which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Arabesque label.

<i>Dust</i> (Ben Monder album) 1997 studio album by Ben Monder Trio

Dust is an album by guitarist Ben Monder which was recorded in 1996 and first released on the Arabesque label the following year. It was rereleased on Sunnyside Records in 2006.

<i>Ive Got Your Number</i> (album) 1993 studio album by Thomas Chapin

I've Got Your Number is an album by saxophonist Thomas Chapin which was recorded in 1993 and released on the Arabesque label.

<i>Bop!</i> 1997 studio album by Frank Morgan

Bop! is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan released in 1997 on the Telarc label.

References

  1. Jazzdisco: Ray Drummond catalog accessed May 11, 2018
  2. Enciclopedi del Jazz: Ray Drummond discography accessed May 11, 2018
  3. Jazzlists: Arabesque Jazz discography accessed May 14, 2018
  4. 1 2 Yanow, Scott. Ray Drummond: Excusion – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  5. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 407. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.