Rainbow Gladiator is an album by the American jazz violinist Billy Bang recorded in 1981 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.[1]

Rainbow Gladiator
Studio album by Billy Bang Quintet
Released	1981
Recorded	June 10 & 11, 1981
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:11
Label	Soul Note
Billy Bang chronology
Sweet Space (1979) Rainbow Gladiator (1981) Invitation (1982)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars calling it "a good introduction to his music for those who have an open mind toward adventurous jazz".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Billy Bang

1. "Rainbow Gladiator" - 14:19
2. "Ebony Minstrel Man" - 4:16
3. "New York After Dark" - 7:20
4. "Broken Strings" - 2:44
5. "Yaa - Woman Born on Thursday" - 5:09
6. "Bang's Bounce" - 3:23

• Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on June 10 & 11, 1981

Personnel

• Billy Bang - violin
• Charles Tyler - alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Michele Rosewoman – piano
• Wilber Morris – bass
• Dennis Charles – drums

References