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    Stratusphunk

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    Stratusphunk
    Stratusphunk.jpg
    Studio album by
    George Russell
    ReleasedJanuary 1961
    RecordedOctober 18, 1960
    GenreJazz
    Length43:05
    LabelRiverside
    ProducerOrrin Keepnews
    George Russell chronology
    George Russell Sextet at the Five Spot
    (1960)     		Stratusphunk
    (1961)     		George Russell Sextet in K.C.
    (1961)
    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    Down Beat[1]
    Allmusic[2]
    The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[3]

    Stratusphunk is an album by George Russell originally released on Riverside in January 1961. The album contains performances by Russell with Al Kiger, David Baker, Dave Young, Chuck Israels and Joe Hunt.

    Reception[edit]

    The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Surprisingly, only three of the six selections are Russell originals ("Bent Eagle" was an early effort by Carla Bley), but the leader's influence can be felt in all of the adventurous and slightly unusual yet swinging music".[2]

    Track listing[edit]

    All compositions by George Russell except where noted

    1. "Stratusphunk" - 6:08
    2. "New Donna" - 8:25
    3. "Bent Eagle" (Carla Bley) - 6:16
    4. "Kentucky Oysters" (David Baker) - 8:25
    5. "Lambskins" (David Lahm) - 7:13
    6. "Things New" - 6:55
    • Recorded October 18, 1960 in NYC

    Personnel[edit]

    • George Russell: piano, arranger, conductor
    • Al Kiger: trumpet
    • David Baker: trombone
    • Dave Young: tenor saxophone
    • Chuck Israels: bass
    • Joe Hunt: drums

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Down Beat: March 2, 1961 Vol. 28, No. 5
    2. ^ a b Yanow, Scott (2011). "Stratusphunk - George Russell | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
    3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1249. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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