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Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)

1992 studio album by Oliver Lake

Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Gazell label.

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Reception

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In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Oliver Lake is heard throughout at the top of his game, making this both an easily recommended set for his fans and a perfect introduction to his dynamic music."[1]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz says "This was Lake's working quartet and perhaps the most pungent band he'd had for a decade.. A fine album."[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Lake except where noted.

  1. "Jesus Christ" (Curtis Clark) – 4:46
  2. "Fables of Faubus" (Charles Mingus) – 8:29
  3. "The Prophet" (Eric Dolphy) – 8:39
  4. "Shedetude" (Bobby Bradford) – 5:20
  5. "Pop a Wheelie" – 8:54
  6. "Handful of Fives" (Roland Kirk) – 9:40
  7. "Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)" – 7:03
  8. "Jest a Little" – 8:00

Personnel

References

  1. [1]
    Yanow, Scott. Oliver Lake – Virtual Reality (Total Escapism): Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  2. [2]
    Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2002). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (6th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 875. ISBN 0-14-051521-6.
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