Friendly Fire is an album by the American jazz saxophonists Joe Lovano and Greg Osby recorded in 1998 and released on the Blue Note label.[1]

Friendly Fire
Studio album by Joe Lovano & Greg Osby
Released	1998
Recorded	December 15 and 16, 1998
Studio	Avatar Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	67:42
Label	Blue Note
Producer	Joe Lovano and Greg Osby
Joe Lovano chronology
Trio Fascination: Edition One (1997) Friendly Fire (1998) 52nd Street Themes (2000)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Tom Hull	B+[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

In his review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "Lovano and Osby are both first-class improvisers, and they turn in dynamic performances throughout the album, whether it's on originals or standards. They turn Friendly Fire into a compelling listen that's the musical equivalent of the title's promise".[2] Bill Shoemaker of JazzTimes commented "Track after track, Lovano and Osby confirm their marquee status. Consistently, their flinty exchanges provoke them to go beyond their usual high standards of passionate intelligence. As a result, this pairing has long-term potential. Hopefully, Lovano and Osby won’t wait for the next Blue Note anniversary for a second session".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Lovano except as indicated

1. "Geo J Lo" (Greg Osby) - 6:15
2. "The Wild East" - 6:34
3. "Serene" (Eric Dolphy) - 7:25
4. "Broad Way Blues" (Ornette Coleman) - 8:08
5. "Monk's Mood" (Thelonious Monk) - 4:47
6. "Idris" - 11:30
7. "Truth Be Told" (Osby) - 5:35
8. "Silenos" (Osby) - 5:36
9. "Alexander the Great" - 11:52

Personnel

• Joe Lovano – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• Greg Osby - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Jason Moran - piano
• Cameron Brown – bass
• Idris Muhammad – drums

References