Experience (World Saxophone Quartet album)

Experience
Studio album by World Saxophone Quartet
Released	2004
Recorded	March 13–15, 2003
Genre	Jazz
Length	57:01
Label	Justin Time
World Saxophone Quartet chronology
Steppenwolf (2000) Experience (2004) Political Blues (2006)

Experience is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet released by the Canadian Justin Time label. The album features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Oliver Lake, David Murray and Bruce Williams, with guests Craig Harris on trombone, Billy Bang on violin, Matthew Garrison on bass and Gene Lake on drums, and features the music of, and is dedicated to, Jimi Hendrix.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "Some die-hard Hendrix lovers might nitpick about the absence of their personal favorites -- perhaps "Purple Haze," perhaps "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" or "Castles Made of Sand"; regardless, Experience is an excellent CD that finds the WSQ still going strong 26 years after its formation.".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

1. "Freedom" - 7:14
2. "If 6 Was 9" - 5:20
3. "Hey Joe" (Roberts) - 7:10
4. "Machine Gun" - 8:02
5. "Little Wing" - 7:34
6. "Foxy Lady" - 5:29
7. "Hear My Train a Comin'" - 8:34
8. "The Wind Cries Mary"- 7:38

All compositions by Jimi Hendrix except as indicated.

Personnel

• Hamiet Bluiett — baritone saxophone
• Bruce Williams — alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Oliver Lake — alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• David Murray — tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
• Craig Harris — trombone, didgeridoo
• Billy Bang — violin
• Matthew Garrison — electric bass
• Gene Lake — drums