Stratusphunk
Stratusphunk is an album by George Russell originally released on Riverside in January 1961. The album contains performances by Russell with Al Kiger, David Baker, Dave Young, Chuck Israels and Joe Hunt.
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| Released | January 1961 | |||
| Recorded | October 18, 1960 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:05 | |||
| Label | Riverside | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Down Beat |    [1] |
| Allmusic | [2] |
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Surprisingly, only three of the six selections are Russell originals ("Bent Eagle" was an early effort by Carla Bley), but the leader's influence can be felt in all of the adventurous and slightly unusual yet swinging music".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by George Russell except where noted
- "Stratusphunk" - 6:08
- "New Donna" - 8:25
- "Bent Eagle" (Carla Bley) - 6:16
- "Kentucky Oysters" (David Baker) - 8:25
- "Lambskins" (David Lahm) - 7:13
- "Things New" - 6:55
- Recorded October 18, 1960 in NYC
Personnel
- George Russell: piano, arranger, conductor
- Al Kiger: trumpet
- David Baker: trombone
- Dave Young: tenor saxophone
- Chuck Israels: bass
- Joe Hunt: drums
References
- Down Beat: March 2, 1961 Vol. 28, No. 5
- Yanow, Scott (2011). "Stratusphunk - George Russell | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
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