Sprint is a live album by the Red Rodney and Ira Sullivan Quintet which was recorded in 1982 and released on the Elektra/Musician label the following year.Jazzlists: Elektra Musician LP discography accessed September 27, 2017Elektra/Asylum Album Discography, Part 8: Consolidated 60000 Series (1982- ), accessed September 27, 2017Ira Sullivan discography, accessed September 27, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The last of six LPs by the Red Rodney-Ira Sullivan Quintet was also the band's finest. There are times in the music where the group sounds like the early Ornette Coleman Quartet. The setting and advanced repertoire clearly challenged Rodney and inspired Sullivan. A post-bop gem, one of Rodney's finest recordings".
Track listing All compositions by Garry Dial except where noted. "How Do You Know" – 7:23 "As Time Goes By" (Herman Hupfeld) – 7:35 "Sprint" – 7:36 "My Son, the Minstrel" – 6:05 "Speak Like a Child" (Herbie Hancock) – 11:46
Personnel Red Rodney – trumpet, flugelhorn Ira Sullivan - flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flugelhorn Garry Dial – piano Jay Anderson – bass Jeff Hirshfield – drums
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