BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
December 1989
Village Vanguard
New York, NY, USA
Disc One (1:11:32):
1. Mr. J.C. - 10:26
2. Bass Interlude - 3:06
3. Dark Knight - 15:32
4. Drum Interlude - 5:36
5. Wrath of Tain - 11:04
6. Dienda - 8:53
7. Royal Garden Blues - 13:12
8. Ballad of Chet Kincaid - 3:40
Disc Two (1:08:14):
1. No Back Stage Pass - 14:30
2. Steepian Faith - 12:07
3. Lon Jellis - 13:13
4. Revelations - 12:03
5. Mr. Steepee - 9:28
6. The Ballad of Chet Kincaid - 6:52
Disc Three (1:15:35):
1. Evidence - 9:33
2. Swingin' at the Haven - 7:54
3. Two Bass Hit - 12:51
4. The Nearness of You - 12:50
5. In 'N Out - 9:28
6. Royal Garden Blues - 13:25
7. The Ballad of Chet Kincaid - 9:33
Disc Four (1:13:17):
1. Spartacus - 9:20
2. Parable - 10:51
3. LonJellis - 13:41
4. Revelations - 11:48
5. Wolverine - 12:28
6. Country By Choice - 8:54
7. The Ballad of Chet Kincaid - 6:14
Musicians:
Branford Marsalis - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Kenny Kirkland - piano
Robert Leslie Hurst III - bass
Jeff "Tain" Watts - drums
Source:
SBD
Lineage:
SBD >? >CDR >EAC (secure) >FLAC Frontend (level 6, SBE OK)
Notes:
Unreleased live recording planned for issue but aborted. Contains full set of music in sequence as played, but with applause minimized and gaps inserted as for a live album of selections.
Exact dates and sets unknown. Marsalis played at the Vanguard the week of December 12-17, 1989 (engagements commence on Tuesdays).
"I play jazz for me, because it's the most demanding music I've ever played. I've said this before, and I'll stand by it: I'll be surprised if I'm playing music after I'm 40."
-Branford Marsalis
