Released 1966
A New Conception
Sam RiversA New Conception: the story Sam Rivers wants to tell
A New Conception- Album Overview "A New Conception" is a seminal jazz album released in 1973 by the American saxophon…
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Released 1976
Capricorn Rising
Sam RiversSam Rivers – Capricorn Rising: track-by-track perspective
Capricorn Rising- Album Overview Sam Rivers' "Capricorn Rising," released in 1971, stands as a seminal work in the av…
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Released 1997
Concept
Sam RiversHow Sam Rivers shaped the sound of Concept
Concept- Album Overview Released in 1974, "Concept" is a seminal jazz album by the innovative saxophonist and compose…
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Released 1996
Configuration
Sam RiversFirst impressions of Sam Rivers – Configuration
Configuration- Album Overview Released in 1973, "Configuration" is an influential jazz album by the renowned saxophon…
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Released 1965
Contours
Sam RiversHow Sam Rivers shaped the sound of Contours
Contours- Album Overview Released in 1970, "Contours" is a seminal album by the legendary jazz musician Sam Rivers. T…
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Released 1980
Contrasts
Sam RiversReview of Sam Rivers – Contrasts
Contrasts- Album Overview Released in 1970 on the Impulse! label, Sam Rivers' "Contrasts" is a seminal recording that…
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Released 1974
Crystals
Sam RiversFrom intro to finale: what Crystals delivers
Crystals- Album Overview Sam Rivers, an influential figure in the world of jazz, released the album "Crystals" in 197…
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Released 1976
Dave Holland / Sam Rivers
Sam RiversInside the atmosphere of Sam Rivers's Dave Holland / Sam Rivers
Dave Holland / Sam Rivers- Album Overview The album "Dave Holland / Sam Rivers," released in 1976, stands as a signif…
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Released 1986
Dimensions & Extensions
Sam RiversHow Sam Rivers shaped the sound of Dimensions & Extensions
Dimensions & Extensions- Album Overview "Dimensions & Extensions," released in 1975, is a seminal album by av…
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Released 1988
Dimensions and Extensions
Sam RiversSam Rivers returns with Dimensions and Extensions
Dimensions and Extensions- Album Overview "Dimensions and Extensions" is an acclaimed album by the legendary jazz mus…
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Released 1998
Eight Days Journal
Sam RiversEight Days Journal: the story Sam Rivers wants to tell
Eight Days Journal- Album Overview "Eight Days Journal" is an album by the acclaimed jazz musician Sam Rivers, releas…
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Released 1964
Fuchsia Swing Song
Sam RiversThe evolution of Sam Rivers in Fuchsia Swing Song
Fuchsia Swing Song- Album Overview Released in 1964 under the Blue Note label, "Fuchsia Swing Song" marks a significa…
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Released 1997
Hints on Light and Shadow
Sam RiversInside the atmosphere of Sam Rivers's Hints on Light and Shadow
Hints on Light and Shadow- Album Overview Released in 1977, Hints on Light and Shadow is a landmark album by the inno…
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Released 1975
Hues
Sam RiversHues: what Sam Rivers wants you to feel
Hues- Album Overview Released in 1971, "Hues" is a seminal album by jazz musician Sam Rivers, showcasing his innovati…
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Released 0
Inspiration
Sam RiversAlbum spotlight: Sam Rivers – Inspiration
Inspiration- Album Overview Released in 1973, "Inspiration" is a seminal jazz album by the acclaimed saxophonist and …
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Released 2022
Now’s The Time [live (remastered)]
Sam RiversIs Now’s The Time [live (remastered)] Sam Rivers's best work yet?
Now’s The Time [live (remastered)]- Album Overview "Now’s The Time [live (remastered)]" is a monumental release by ac…
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Released 1977
Paragon
Sam RiversBreaking down the themes in Paragon by Sam Rivers
Paragon- Album Overview Released in 1977, "Paragon" is a seminal jazz album by the influential saxophonist Sam Rivers…
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Released 2004
Purple Violets
Sam RiversExploring the sound of Sam Rivers: Purple Violets
Purple Violets- Album Overview Released in 1971, "Purple Violets" is a captivating album by the renowned jazz musicia…
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Released 1992
Salutes The Saxophone
Sam RiversWhy Sam Rivers's Salutes The Saxophone matters
Salutes The Saxophone- Album Overview "Salutes The Saxophone" is an album by the innovative jazz musician Sam Rivers,…
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Released 1976
Sizzle
Sam RiversUnpacking Sam Rivers's Sizzle
Sizzle- Album Overview Released in 1971, "Sizzle" is an innovative jazz album by the legendary saxophonist Sam Rivers…
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Released 1998
Tangens
Sam RiversDiving deep into Tangens by Sam Rivers
Tangens- Album Overview "Tangens," released in 1970, is a significant album by the avant-garde jazz musician Sam Rive…
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Released 1976
The Quest
Sam RiversWhy Sam Rivers's The Quest matters
The Quest- Album Overview "The Quest," released in 1976, is a seminal jazz album by the prolific saxophonist Sam Rive…
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Released 2004
Vista
Sam RiversSam Rivers – Vista: track-by-track perspective
Vista- Album Overview Released in 1978, "Vista" is a seminal jazz album by the avant-garde saxophonist and composer S…
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Released 1977
Vol. 2
Sam RiversListening guide: Sam Rivers's Vol. 2
Vol. 2- Album Overview Released in 1972, "Vol. 2" is the second album by renowned jazz musician Sam Rivers, showcasin…
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Released 1979
Waves
Sam RiversWaves by Sam Rivers: expectations vs reality
Waves- Album Overview "Waves," released in 2021, marks a significant moment in the career of jazz musician Sam Rivers…
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