Quest - Quest (Vinyl LP)

Quest – Quest is the first album by the quartet Quest, led by saxophonist Dave Liebman and pianist Richie Beirach with George Mraz on bass and Al Foster on drums. It was recorded on December 28 and 29, 1981 at Vanguard Studios in New York and first released in Japan on Trio Records in 1982. Each member contributes one composition, plus "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise" and Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman". This copy is the 1984 Italian first edition on Palo Alto Records, licensed from Trio.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Palo Alto Records PA 8061
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: IT original
• Country: Italy
• Year of this pressing: 1984 (first released in Japan: 1982)
• Genre: Jazz, Post Bop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (Al Foster)
2. Wisteria (George Mraz)
3. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II)

Side B

1. Elm (Richie Beirach)
2. Napanoch (Dave Liebman)
3. Lonely Woman (Ornette Coleman)

Personnel

Dave Liebman (soprano saxophone, alto flute), Richie Beirach (piano), George Mraz (bass), Al Foster (drums).

Produced by Richie Beirach, David Baker and Dave Liebman; recorded and mixed by David Baker.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is the 1984 Italian first edition (Palo Alto PA 8061). The album was first released in Japan on Trio Records in 1982.

Who plays in Quest?
Dave Liebman and Richie Beirach, who had already worked together in the 1970s, with George Mraz and Al Foster. The rhythm section changed in later years.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Dave Liebman records?
Yes, for example Dave Liebman – Lookout Farm, David Liebman Quintet – If They Only Knew and The Opal Heart. More titles are in our Jazz collection.