Bingo is an album by the Rova Saxophone Quartet featuring compositions by Lindsay Cooper, Barry Guy, Fred Frith, and Larry Ochs which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Canadian Victo label.Victo Records discography accessed October 31, 2014Rova Saxophone Quartet discography, accessed October 31, 2014
Reception
Allmusic gave the album a 4½-star rating while its review by Thom Jurek stated, "Rova's dedication, mastery, and almost magical interplay make this one of the quartet's most sophisticated and enjoyable records, but also its most accessible. This is a brilliant recording by a truly gifted group".Jurek, T., Allmusic Review accessed October 31, 2014
The Penguin Guide to Jazz nominated the album as part of its "Core Collection" of recommended jazz recordings.Penguin Guide to Jazz: Core Collection List, accessed October 28, 2014
Track listing "Face in the Crowd" (Lindsay Cooper) – 11:52 "Initials" (Larry Ochs) – 13:52 "Witch Gong Game" (Barry Guy) – 4:43 "Water Under the Bridge" (Fred Frith) – 5:43 "Can of Worms" (Cooper) – 5:45 "Witch Gong Game" (Guy) – 25:43
Personnel Bruce Ackley – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone Steve Adams – alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone Larry Ochs – tenor saxophone, sopranino saxophone Jon Raskin – baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone
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