Continuum (Ray Drummond album)

Continuum is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "Alternating some blues-oriented numbers with more complex pieces, Drummond put together a varied program that brings out the best in his illustrious sidemen".

Track listing

All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted

1. "A Blues from the Sketchpad" – 7:25
2. "Equipoise" (Stanley Cowell) – 6:51
3. "The Intimacy of the Blues" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:00
4. "Gloria's Step" (Scott LaFaro) – 11:51
5. "Some Serious Steppin'" – 8:23
6. "Sakura" (Traditional) – 5:42
7. "Sail Away" (Tom Harrell) – 7:55
8. "Blues in the Closet" (Oscar Pettiford) – 7:04
9. "Sophisticated Lady" (Duke Ellington, Mitchell Parish, Irving Mills) – 6:29

Personnel

• Ray Drummond – double bass
• John Scofield – guitar
• Randy Brecker – trumpet
• Kenny Barron – piano
• Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums, percussion
• Thomas Chapin – flute, alto flute, bass flute
• Steve Nelson – vibraphone
• Mor Thiam – percussion

References