Random Abstract

Random Abstract
Studio album by
Branford Marsalis
Released1988
RecordedAugust 12–13, 1987
StudioSound City Studios (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Mission Control (Westford, Massachusetts, USA)
GenreJazz
Length1:14:10
LabelCBS/Sony
ProducerDelfeayo Marsalis
Branford Marsalis chronology
Renaissance
(1987) 		Random Abstract
(1988) 		Trio Jeepy
(1989)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[2]

Random Abstract is a jazz album by saxophonist Branford Marsalis recorded August 12–13, 1987, at Sound City Studios in Tokyo, Japan.[3] It peaked at number 6 on the Top Jazz Albums chart.[4] 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 Jan Garbarek. This is one of Branford Marsalis' most interesting (and somewhat unusual) recordings."[5]

  1. ^ AllMusic Review
  2. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 947. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  3. ^ "Random Abstract". Branford Marsalis.com. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  4. ^ Allmusic Guide
  5. ^ Yanow, Scott. Allmusic Review accessed 20 June 2014.