| Quasar | ||||
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| Studio album by The Jimmy Giuffre 4 | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | May 3 & 5, 1985 RBY Recording Studio, Southbury, CT | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:11 | |||
| Label | Soul Note SN 1108 | |||
| Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
| Jimmy Giuffre chronology | ||||
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Quasar is an album by American jazz composer and arranger Jimmy Giuffre which was released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1985. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "Giuffre is heard on clarinet, tenor, soprano, flute and bass flute on eight obscure pieces, including four of his originals. Although often electronic, the music has the typical thoughtfulness of Giuffre's relaxed approach and some picturesque moments". [3]
All compositions by Jimmy Giuffre except as indicated
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