Blues for Sarka

Blues for Sarka is a live album by the New York Jazz Quartet, recorded in 1978 and released on the Enja label. George Mraz wrote the title track for his daughter.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars and reviewer Ken Dryden called it "easily one of the best releases by the New York Jazz Quartet".

Track listing

All compositions by Roland Hanna except as indicated

1. "All Blues" (Miles Davis) – 15:29
2. "Rodney Round Robin" – 5:44
3. "I'll Tell You Tonite" (George Mraz) – 7:14
4. "Blues for Sarka" (Mraz) – 7:11
5. "Smelly Jelly Belly" – 9:33

Personnel

• Frank Wess – flute, tenor saxophone
• Roland Hanna – piano
• George Mraz – bass
• Grady Tate – drums

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