Waves | ||||
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Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | August 8, 1978 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 44:04 | |||
Label | Tomato | |||
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Waves is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sam Rivers, recorded in 1978 and released on the Tomato label.[1]
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Source | Rating |
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "An explosive late '70s set with underrated composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger Sam Rivers leading a strong quartet... Their array of contrasting voicings, with Rivers on tenor and soprano sax and flute, makes for compelling listening".[2]
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz called the album "a neglected masterpiece from one of the most interesting of Rivers's small groups," and wrote: "It's a shame this fine record hasn't had wider currency."[4]