Steppin' with the World Saxophone Quartet

Steppin' with the World Saxophone Quartet is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet, released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1979. The album features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake and David Murray.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The second recording by The World Saxophone Quartet (which follows by a year their Moers Music release Point of No Return) gives one a well-rounded look at this powerful group. Composed of altoist Julius Hemphill (who contributes four of the six group originals), altoist Oliver Lake, tenorman David Murray and baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, the explorative yet rhythmic group is heard in their early prime on this stimulating release".

In an article for The New York Times, Robert Palmer wrote: "Each of the pieces on Steppin' is a vivid and complete statement with a sound and direction of its own... Throughout, the quartet demonstrates that the musicians know exactly what they are doing."

Track listing

 * 1) "Steppin'" (Hemphill) - 9:06
 * 2) "Ra-Ta-Ta" (Lake) - 5:26
 * 3) "Dream Scheme" (Hemphill) - 7:18
 * 4) "P.O. in Cairo" (Murray) - 10:47
 * 5) "Hearts" (Hemphill) - 3:01
 * 6) "R&B" (Hemphill) - 8:39

Personnel

 * Hamiet Bluiett &mdash; baritone saxophone
 * Julius Hemphill &mdash; alto saxophone
 * Oliver Lake &mdash; alto saxophone
 * David Murray &mdash; tenor saxophone