Expandable Language

Expandable Language is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake recorded in 1984 for the Italian Black Saint label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This free bop session (which is often quite free but often has a strong pulse) is one of altoist Oliver Lake's more rewarding sessions".

Track listing
All compositions by Oliver Lake Recorded at Vanguard Studios in New York City on September 17 & 20, 1984
 * 1) "Expandable Language" - 7:48
 * 2) "Comous" - 5:20
 * 3) "N.S." - 5:50
 * 4) "Page Four" - 5:20
 * 5) "Soons" - 7:23
 * 6) "Everybody Knows That" - 5:29

Personnel

 * Oliver Lake - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
 * Kevin Eubanks - guitar
 * Geri Allen - piano
 * Fred Hopkins - bass
 * Pheeroan akLaff - drums