Multimedia (album)

1982 studio album by Ira Sullivan

Multimedia

Studio album by

Ira Sullivan

Released| 1982
Recorded| December 5, 1977, and September 21, 1978
Studio| Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Genre| Jazz
Label| Galaxy
GXY-5137
Producer| Ed Michel
Ira Sullivan chronology
| Peace
(1979)  | Multimedia
(1982)  | Live at the Village Vanguard
(1980)

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Multimedia is an album by multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan which was recorded in 1979 and released on the Galaxy label in 1981.[1][2][3][4][5]

## Reception

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [6]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Among the highlights of the fairly straightforward program are a swinging "Anthropology," "Painted Ladies (A Confiscated Bolero)" and "Autumn Leaves." A fine effort".[6]

## Track listing

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1. "Anthropology" (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie) – 7:25
2. "Multimedia" (Ira Sullivan) – 4:46
3. "Painted Ladies (A Confiscated Bolero)" (Joe Diorio, John Heard, Billy Higgins) – 9:23
4. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer) – 8:19
5. "Strut" (Ira Sullivan, Kenneth Nash) – 9:28

## Personnel

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* Ira Sullivan – flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet
* Joe Diorio – guitar (tracks 1–4)
* Monty Budwig (track 5), John Heard (tracks 1–4) – bass
* Billy Higgins – drums (tracks 1–4)
* Kenneth Nash – congas, percussion, vocals

## References

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1. ^ Jazzlists: Galaxy 5100 series discography accessed October 13, 2017
2. ^ Galaxy Records catalog, accessed October 13, 2017
3. ^ Both Sides Now: Galaxy Album Discography, accessed October 13, 2017
4. ^ Ira Sullivan discography, accessed October 13, 2017
5. ^ Ira Sullivan catalog, accessed October 13, 2017
6. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Ira Sullivan: Multimedia – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

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Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.

Studio albums|

* Nicky's Tune (1958)
* Blue Stroll (1959)
* Horizons (1967)
* Ira Sullivan (1975 & 1976)
* Ira Sullivan (1977)
* Multimedia (1977 & 1978)
* Peace (1978)
* The Incredible Ira Sullivan (1980)
* Ira Sullivan Does It All (1981)
* Strings Attached (1982 & 1983)

Live albums|

* Bird Lives! (1962)

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