Waves (Sam Rivers album)

Waves is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sam Rivers, recorded in 1978 and released on the Tomato label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "An explosive late '70s set with underrated composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger Sam Rivers leading a strong quartet... Their array of contrasting voicings, with Rivers on tenor and soprano sax and flute, makes for compelling listening".

The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz called the album "a neglected masterpiece from one of the most interesting of Rivers's small groups," and wrote: "It's a shame this fine record hasn't had wider currency."

Track listing

 * All compositions by Sam Rivers


 * 1) "Shockwave" - 14:58
 * 2) "Torch" - 7:05
 * 3) "Pulse" - 10:33
 * 4) "Flux" - 6:10
 * 5) "Surge" - 5:18
 * Recorded at Big Apple Studio in New York City on August 8, 1978

Personnel

 * Sam Rivers - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, piano
 * Dave Holland - bass, cello
 * Joe Daley - tuba, baritone horn
 * Thurman Barker - drums, percussion