Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)
1992 studio album by Oliver Lake
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Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, recorded in 1991 and released on the Gazell label.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | October 9, 1991 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Recording, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 60:51 | |||
| Label | Gazell | |||
| Producer | Sam Charters | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [2] |
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states, "Oliver Lake is heard throughout at the top of his game, making this both an easily recommended set for his fans and a perfect introduction to his dynamic music."[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz says, "This was Lake's working quartet and perhaps the most pungent band he'd had for a decade... A fine album."[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Oliver Lake except where noted.
- "Jesus Christ" (Curtis Clark) – 4:46
- "Fables of Faubus" (Charles Mingus) – 8:29
- "The Prophet" (Eric Dolphy) – 8:39
- "Shedetude" (Bobby Bradford) – 5:20
- "Pop a Wheelie" – 8:54
- "Handful of Fives" (Roland Kirk) – 9:40
- "Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)" – 7:03
- "Jest a Little" – 8:00
Personnel
- Oliver Lake – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Anthony Peterson – guitar
- Santi Debriano – bass
- Pheeroan akLaff – drums