Expandable Language

Expandable Language is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, recorded in 1984 for the Italian Black Saint label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "This free bop session (which is often quite free but often has a strong pulse) is one of altoist Oliver Lake's more rewarding sessions".

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Lake

1. "Expandable Language" - 7:48
2. "Comous" - 5:20
3. "N.S." - 5:50
4. "Page Four" - 5:20
5. "Soons" - 7:23
6. "Everybody Knows That" - 5:29

Recorded at Vanguard Studios in New York City on September 17 & 20, 1984

Personnel

• Oliver Lake - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• Kevin Eubanks - guitar
• Geri Allen - piano
• Fred Hopkins - bass
• Pheeroan akLaff - drums

References