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Quartet West is an album by the American jazz bassist Charlie Haden recorded in 1986 and released on the Verve label.[1]

Quartet West
Studio album by Charlie Haden
Released	1987
Recorded	December 22 and 23, 1986
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:43
Label	Verve
Producer	Hans Wendl
Charlie Haden chronology
Ballad of the Fallen (1982) Quartet West (1987) Etudes (1988)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stacia Proefrock awarded the album 5 stars, stating, "While the album may not be stretching many boundaries stylistically, this format does little to dilute Haden's impressive performances, and his love for this material is made obvious with his intricate arrangements".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Charlie Haden except as indicated

1. "Hermitage" (Pat Metheny) - 7:59
2. "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 6:19
3. "The Good Life" (Ornette Coleman) - 4:39
4. "In the Moment" - 6:06
5. "Bay City" - 6:46
6. "My Foolish Heart" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 6:47
7. "Passport" (Charlie Parker) - 4:45
8. "Taney County" - 7:39
9. "The Blessing" (Coleman) - 5:50
10. "Passion Flower" (Billy Strayhorn) - 4:53

• Recorded at Producers 1 & 2 in Los Angeles, California on December 22 and 23, 1986

Personnel

• Charlie Haden – bass
• Ernie Watts - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Alan Broadbent - piano
• Billy Higgins - drums

References

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