title: Quasar (album)
text: # Quasar (album)
  
  Quasar is an album by American jazz composer and arranger Jimmy Giuffre which was released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1985.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  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".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Jimmy Giuffre except as indicated
  
  * "Quasar" (Juanita Odjenar Giuffre) - 5:22
  * "Frog Legs" - 5:14
  * "Phantom" - 4:58
  * "Spirits" - 3:22
  * "Wolf Soup" (Bob Nieske) - 4:09
  * "Shadows" - 3:38
  * "2nd Step" (Juanita Odjenar Giuffre) - 5:42
  * "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
  