Four Saxophones in Twelve Tones

Four Saxophones in Twelve Tones is an album by composer/arranger Lyle Murphy recorded in 1954 and released on the GNP label. This was the first recording utilizing Murphy's own 12-tone system of composition.

Track listing

 * 1) "Tone Poem" (Lyle Murphy)
 * 2) "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Harry Warren, Al Dubin)
 * 3) "Frantastic" (Murphy)
 * 4) "Caleta" (Murphy, Eddie Laguna)
 * 5) "Lost in Fugue" (Murphy)
 * 6) "Frankly Speaking" (Murphy)
 * 7) "Illusion" (Murphy)
 * 8) "Crazy Quilt" (Murphy)

Personnel

 * Frank Morgan – alto saxophone (soloist)
 * Russ Cheever – soprano saxophone
 * Benny Carter – alto saxophone
 * Buddy Collette – tenor saxophone
 * Bob Gordon – baritone saxophone
 * Lyle Murphy – celeste
 * Buddy Clark – bass
 * Chico Hamilton (tracks 1–4) and Richie Frost (tracks 5–8) – drums