Random Abstract

Random Abstract
Studio album by Branford Marsalis
Released	August 1987
Genre	Jazz
Length	1:14:10
Label	Sony Music
Producer	Dr. George Butler (executive producer)/ Delfeayo Marsalis (producer
Branford Marsalis chronology
Renaissance (1987) Random Abstract (1987) Trio Jeepy (1989)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Random Abstract is a jazz album by saxophonist Branford Marsalis recorded August 12–13, 1987 at Sound City Studios in Tokyo, Japan.^[2] It peaked at number 6 on the Top Jazz Albums chart.^[3] It was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1988, Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist (On a Jazz Recording) and Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "Branford Marsalis (on tenor and soprano) and his 1987 quartet ... stretch out on a wide repertoire during this generally fascinating set. Very much a chameleon for the date, Marsalis does close impressions of Wayne Shorter ... John Coltrane ... Ben Webster ... Ornette Coleman ... and even Jan Garbarek ... This is one of Branford Marsalis' most interesting (and somewhat unusual) recordings."^[4]

Track listing

1. "Yes and No" (Wayne Shorter)
2. "Crescent City" (Branford Marsalis)
3. "Broadway Fools" (Branford Marsalis)
4. "Lonjellis" (Kenny Kirkland)
5. "I Thought About You" (Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen)
6. "Lonely Woman" (Ornette Coleman)
7. "Steep's Theme" (Branford Marsalis)
8. "Yesterday's" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach)
9. "Crepuscule with Nellie" (Thelonious Monk)

Personnel

• Branford Marsalis, saxophones
• Kenny Kirkland, piano
• Lewis Nash, drums
• Delbert Felix, bass

References

1. Allmusic Review
2. "Random Abstract". Branford Marsalis.com. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
3. Allmusic Guide
4. Yanow, Scott. Allmusic Review accessed 20 June 2014.

External links

• BranfordMarsalis.com