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Releases:
For Peace And Liberty, In Paris Dec 1972 (2024)
Black Artist Group
Wewantsounds
This long-lost performance, recorded at Maison de l'ORTF in optimal conditions just a few months previously, was thought lost until recently unearthed from the vaults of INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel). Here the group unleashes an incandescent 35-minute set mixing free improvisation and spiritual jazz with funk grooves. Released in partnership with the band and INA with audio remastered from the original tapes
Right Up On (2017)
Oliver Lake featuring FLUX Quartet
Passin' Thru
The FLUX Quartet plays Oliver Lake! In the forthcoming release “Right Up On”, Oliver Lake features Flux Quartet performing seven of his original compositions for a string quartet. Lake himself performs on three of the pieces (Hey Now Hey, 5 Sisters and Disambiguate), creating an interesting discussion between saxophone and strings.The compositions are varied in approach, turning often to improvisation, thus offering unmatched eclecticism in a single album. Einstein 100!, the largest piece, has solo and duo sections highlighting the virtuosity of the FLUX quartet.
What I Heard (2014)
Oliver Lake Organ Quartet
Passin' Thru PT41232
With Oliver Lake - alto saxophone & flute, Jared Gold - organ, Freddie Hendrix - trumpet, Chris Beck - drums.
Wheels (2013)
Oliver Lake Big Band
Passin' Thru PT41230
Wheels - Oliver Lake - alto sax, composer & aranger, with Jason Marshall, Darius Jones, Bruce Williams, Mike Lee, James Stewart, Waldron Ricks, Freddie Hendrix, Nabate Isles, E. J. Allen, Aaron Johnson, Stafford Hunter, Alfred Patterson, Terry Greene, Yoichi Uzeki, Marc Cary, Robert Sabin, Chris Beck.
Lakes at the Stone (2011)
Oliver Lake & Jahi Sundance
Passin' Thru PT41228
Oliver and Jahi performing live at the Stone in New York City. Recorded live August 5, 2008.
Here and Now (2010)
Gene Lake
Passin' Thru PT41227
New compositions from Gene with an excellent roster of supporting musicians.
Plan (2010)
Oliver Lake Organ Trio
Passin' Thru PT41226
Oliver with three young cats exploring a whole new language together.
Makin' It (2008)
Oliver Lake Organ Trio
Passin' Thru PT41225
With Jared Gold, organ, Johnathan Blake, drums.
Lake | Tchicai | Osgood | Westergaard (2007)
Lake | Tchicai | Osgood | Westergaard
Passin' Thru 41224
Recorded live in Copenhagen, Denmark in may of 2003.
Oliver Lake Quartet Live (2006)
Oliver Lake Quartet
Passin' Thru 41221
Live concert by the Oliver Lake Quartet feat. Mary Redhouse.
Dat Love (2004)
Oliver Lake Steel Quartet
Passin' Thru 41219
Oliver Lake - Sax, Lynden Achee - Steel Pan, Reggie Washington - eBass, Damon Duewhite - Drums
Cloth II (2003)
Oliver Lake Big Band
Passin' Thru 41217
Expect tossing, blaring, & enthusiastic arrangements, poised between song and pure energy!
Have Yourself A Merry... (2001)
Oliver Lake Steel Quartet
Passin' Thru 41216
Passin' Thru's debut Christmas CD introducing vocalist Judy Bady!
Encounter (2000)
Trio 3
Passin' Thru 41212
Trio 3 features; Oliver Lake, Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman
Talkin' Stick (2000)
Oliver Lake
Passin' Thru 41213
Oliver Lake Quintet reunites Oliver Lake with pianist Geri Allen.
Matador of 1st & 1st (1997)
Oliver Lake
Passin' Thru 40709
Lake's imagination soars without inhibitions, and the end result is a very compelling & powerful piece of literature & music!
Movement, Turns & Switches (1997)
Oliver Lake
Passin' Thru 41210
Oliver Lake’s String Project combines this masterful alto player with a contingent of string virtuosi and other guest artists...