Blues for Sarka is a live album by the New York Jazz Quartet, recorded in 1978 and released on the Enja label.New York Jazz Quartet Catalog accessed August 29, 2015 accessed August 29, 2015 George Mraz wrote the title track for his daughter.
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars and reviewer Ken Dryden called it "easily one of the best releases by the New York Jazz Quartet".
Track listing All compositions by Roland Hanna except as indicated "All Blues" (Miles Davis) – 15:29 "Rodney Round Robin" – 5:44 "I'll Tell You Tonite" (George Mraz) – 7:14 "Blues for Sarka" (Mraz) – 7:11 "Smelly Jelly Belly" – 9:33
Personnel Frank Wess – flute, tenor saxophone Roland Hanna – piano George Mraz – bass Grady Tate – drums
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