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Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)

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Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)
Studio album by
Released1992
RecordedOctober 9, 1991
StudioClinton Recording, New York City
GenreJazz
Length60:51
LabelGazell
ProducerSam Charters
Oliver Lake chronology
Boston Duets
(1992)
Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)
(1992)
Edge-ing
(1994)

Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Gazell label.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[2]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Oliver Lake is heard throughout at the top of his game, making this both an easily recommended set for his fans and a perfect introduction to his dynamic music."[1]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz says "This was Lake's working quartet and perhaps the most pungent band he'd had for a decade.. A fine album."[2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Oliver Lake except where noted.

  1. "Jesus Christ" (Curtis Clark) – 4:46
  2. "Fables of Faubus" (Charles Mingus) – 8:29
  3. "The Prophet" (Eric Dolphy) – 8:39
  4. "Shedetude" (Bobby Bradford) – 5:20
  5. "Pop a Wheelie" – 8:54
  6. "Handful of Fives" (Roland Kirk) – 9:40
  7. "Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)" – 7:03
  8. "Jest a Little" – 8:00

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Oliver Lake – Virtual Reality (Total Escapism): Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2002). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (6th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 875. ISBN 0-14-051521-6.