Quasar is an album by American jazz composer and arranger Jimmy Giuffre which was released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1985.[1][2]

Quasar
Studio album by The Jimmy Giuffre 4
Released	1985
Recorded	May 3 & 5, 1985 RBY Recording Studio, Southbury, CT
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:11
Label	Soul Note SN 1108
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Jimmy Giuffre chronology
Dragonfly (1983) Quasar (1985) Eiffel: Live in Paris (1985)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "Giuffre is heard on clarinet, tenor, soprano, flute and bass flute on eight obscure pieces, including four of his originals. Although often electronic, the music has the typical thoughtfulness of Giuffre's relaxed approach and some picturesque moments".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Giuffre except as indicated

1. "Quasar" (Juanita Odjenar Giuffre) - 5:22
2. "Frog Legs" - 5:14
3. "Phantom" - 4:58
4. "Spirits" - 3:22
5. "Wolf Soup" (Bob Nieske) - 4:09
6. "Shadows" - 3:38
7. "2nd Step" (Juanita Odjenar Giuffre) - 5:42
8. "Night Ride" (Pete Levin) - 6:46

Personnel

• Jimmy Giuffre - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, bass flute
• Pete Levin - keyboards
• Bob Nieske - bass
• Randy Kaye - drums

References