The Quintet/Live!


The Quintet/Live! is a live album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1966 at the Five Spot Café and released on the Prestige label. The album was released as an expanded CD with bonus tracks in 1995 as Live at the Five Spot.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson is a commanding performer, with a penetrating tone and an ability to explore a song for subtler possibilities".

Track listing

  1. "The Viper" – 4:22
  2. "I Can't Get Started" – 9:10
  3. "Shaw 'Nuff" – 10:24
  4. "Here's That Rainy Day" – 6:35
  5. "Never Let Me Go" – 11:35
  6. "Suddenly" – 6:50
  7. "I Believe in You" – 8:13 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Epistrophy" – 7:28 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "Luminescence" – 10:41 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel