Continuum is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label.Jazzdisco: Ray Drummond catalog accessed May 11, 2018Enciclopedi del Jazz: Ray Drummond discography accessed May 11, 2018Jazzlists: Arabesque Jazz discography accessed May 14, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "Alternating some blues-oriented numbers with more complex pieces, Drummond put together a varied program that brings out the best in his illustrious sidemen".
Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted "A Blues from the Sketchpad" – 7:25 "Equipoise" (Stanley Cowell) – 6:51 "The Intimacy of the Blues" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:00 "Gloria's Step" (Scott LaFaro) – 11:51 "Some Serious Steppin'" – 8:23 "Sakura" (Traditional) – 5:42 "Sail Away" (Tom Harrell) – 7:55 "Blues in the Closet" (Oscar Pettiford) – 7:04 "Sophisticated Lady" (Duke Ellington, Mitchell Parish, Irving Mills) – 6:29
Personnel Ray Drummond – double bass John Scofield – guitar Randy Brecker – trumpet Kenny Barron – piano Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums, percussion Thomas Chapin – flute, alto flute, bass flute Steve Nelson – vibraphone Mor Thiam – percussion
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