Stargazer (Dave Douglas album)

Stargazer
Stargazer
Live album by Dave Douglas
Released	1997
Recorded	December 30, 1996
Genre	Jazz, free jazz
Length	60:01
Label	Arabesque
Producer	Dave Douglas
Dave Douglas chronology

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	^[2]

Stargazer is the eighth album by jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas.^[3] It was released in 1997 on Arabesque Records.^[4] The album features performances by Douglas, Chris Speed, Josh Roseman, Uri Caine, James Genus and Joey Baron, and includes Douglas' interpretations of three compositions by Wayne Shorter.

Reception

The Allmusic review by David R. Adler states "Douglas's writing and playing are highly unpredictable and emotionally rich. His remarkable sextet delivers every note with conviction and finesse".^[1] On All About Jazz Glenn Astarita said "With Stargazer, Dave Douglas has quickly established himself as one of the premier trumpet masters of the 90's... This release ranks among Douglas' most inspired work — fine craftsman with amazing chops yet an extremely versatile and musician. The future of jazz seems bright with the advent of Dave Douglas' vision. Highly recommended".^[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Dave Douglas except as indicated

"Spring Ahead" - 4:24
"Goldfish" - 10:28
"Stargazer" - 6:39
"Four Sleepers" - 10:23
"On The Milky Way Express" (Shorter) - 4:12
"Pug Nose" (Shorter) - 4:41
"Dark Sky" - 5:53
"Intuitive Science" - 8:49
"Diana" (Shorter) - 4:32

Recorded on December 30, 1996

Personnel

Dave Douglas: trumpet
Chris Speed: tenor saxophone, clarinet
Joshua Roseman: trombone
Uri Caine: piano
James Genus: bass
Joey Baron: drums

References

^ ^a ^b Adler, David R.. Stargazer – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 400. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
^ Roussel, P., Discography of Dave Douglas, accessed July 21, 2015
^ Jazzlists: Arabesque Jazz discography accessed May 14, 2018
^ Astarita, G., All About Jazz Review, January 1, 1998

[Allmusic-1] Adler, David R.. Stargazer – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2015.

[Penguin-2] Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 400. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.

[3] Roussel, P., Discography of Dave Douglas, accessed July 21, 2015

[4] Jazzlists: Arabesque Jazz discography accessed May 14, 2018

[5] Astarita, G., All About Jazz Review, January 1, 1998

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v t e Dave Douglas
Studio albums	Parallel Worlds (1993) The Tiny Bell Trio (1994) In Our Lifetime (1995) Constellations (1995) Five (1996) Stargazer (1997) Moving Portrait (1998) Charms of the Night Sky (1998) Magic Triangle (1998) Convergence (1999) Songs for Wandering Souls (1999) Soul on Soul (2000) Leap of Faith (2000) A Thousand Evenings (2000) El Trilogy (2001) Witness (2001) The Infinite (2002) Freak In (2003) Strange Liberation (2004) Bow River Falls (2004) Mountain Passages (2005) Keystone (2005) Meaning and Mystery (2006) Spirit Moves (2009) A Single Sky (2009) Spark of Being (2010) Three Views (2011) Be Still (2012) Time Travel (2013) Present Joys [with Uri Caine] (2014) High Risk (2015) Brazen Heart (2015) Dark Territory (2016)
Live albums	Live in Europe (1997) Sanctuary (1997) Live at the Bimhuis Set 1 & 2 (2005) Live at the Jazz Standard (2007) Moonshine (2007) United Front: Brass Ecstasy at Newport (2011) Sound Prints [with Joe Lovano] (2015)
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