Steppenwolf (World Saxophone Quartet album)

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Steppenwolf is the eighteenth album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet and their sixth on the Justin Time label. The album features a live performance by Hamiet Bluiett, John Purcell, Oliver Lake and David Murray and was recorded at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago on March 1, 1999.

Reception

The Allmusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 4 stars stating "Bluiett's "Hattie Wall," the WSQ theme song, concludes the program with boogying showmanship. Recommended.".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

1. "Intro" - 1:05
2. "The Crossing" (Murray) - 12:39
3. "Intro" - 2:07
4. "Li'l Poki" (Purcell) - 15:23
5. "Intro" - 0:27
6. "Sunrise (Brazilian Sunshine)" (Mahal) - 9:14
7. "Giant Steps" (Coltrane) - 3:15
8. "Intro" - 0:13
9. "Color for Duke" (Bluiett) - 8:34
10. "Intro" - 0:35
11. "Toré" (Purcell) - 6:08
12. "What If" (Lake) - 9:29
13. "Hattie Wall (Theme Song)" (Bluiett) - 3:35

Personnel

• Hamiet Bluiett — baritone saxophone
• John Purcell — alto saxophone
• Oliver Lake — alto saxophone
• David Murray — tenor saxophone