The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 15 February 2020

Jazz Greats: Oliver Lake

Oliver Lake (born September 14, 1942)

Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer, Poet and Visual Artist, Oliver Lake, worked in the Multidisciplinary Arts collective, Black Artists Group, in the 1960's. And founded the World Saxophone Quartet in the 1970's. His works includes appearances on over 80 Albums as a Bandleader, Co-Leader and Side Musician. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a Splendid Saturday: NTU point from which creation begins (full Album)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Lake

Background information
BornSeptember 14, 1942 (age 77)
Marianna, Arkansas, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone
Years active1971–present
LabelsFreedom, Passin' Thru, Black Saint,Arista Novus,GramavisionIntakt, Justin Time
Associated actsWorld Saxophone Quartet Trio 3

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