Expandable Language
# Expandable Language

Expandable Language is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake recorded in 1984 for the Italian Black Saint label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This free bop session (which is often quite free but often has a strong pulse) is one of altoist Oliver Lake's more rewarding sessions".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

## Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Lake

* "Expandable Language" - 7:48
* "Comous" - 5:20
* "N.S." - 5:50
* "Page Four" - 5:20
* "Soons" - 7:23
* "Everybody Knows That" - 5:29

Recorded at Vanguard Studios in New York City on September 17 & 20, 1984

## Personnel

* Oliver Lake - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
* Kevin Eubanks - guitar
* Geri Allen - piano
* Fred Hopkins - bass
* Pheeroan akLaff - drums
