If They Only Knew is an album by saxophonist David Liebman which was recorded in the Netherlands in 1980 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.[1][2][3]

If They Only Knew
Studio album by David Liebman Quintet
Released	1981
Recorded	July 14, 1980
Studio	Fendel Sound Studio, Loenen Aan De Vecht, Netherlands
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:06
Label	Timeless SJP 151
Producer	David Liebman
David Liebman chronology
Lieb: Close Up (1979) If They Only Knew (1981) Memories, Dreams and Reflections (1981-82)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]

The AllMusic review by Richard S. Ginell stated, "this is a thoughtful, often burning quintet session carooming off the bumpers of post-bop, jazz-rock, and the avant-garde."[4]

Track listing

All compositions by David Liebman except where noted

1. "If They Only Knew" – 8:47
2. "Capistrano" (John Scofield) – 8:28
3. "Moontide" – 5:37
4. "Reunion" (Ron McClure) – 7:14
5. "Autumn in New York" (Vernon Duke) – 5:07
6. "Move On Some" – 9:07

Personnel

• David Liebman – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Terumasa Hino – trumpet, flugelhorn
• John Scofield – guitar
• Ron McClure – double bass
• Adam Nussbaum – drums

References