Continuum (Ray Drummond album)
# Continuum (Ray Drummond album)

Continuum is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "Alternating some blues-oriented numbers with more complex pieces, Drummond put together a varied program that brings out the best in his illustrious sidemen".

## Track listing

All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted

* "A Blues from the Sketchpad" – 7:25
* "Equipoise" (Stanley Cowell) – 6:51
* "The Intimacy of the Blues" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:00
* "Gloria's Step" (Scott LaFaro) – 11:51
* "Some Serious Steppin'" – 8:23
* "Sakura" (Traditional) – 5:42
* "Sail Away" (Tom Harrell) – 7:55
* "Blues in the Closet" (Oscar Pettiford) – 7:04
* "Sophisticated Lady" (Duke Ellington, Mitchell Parish, Irving Mills) – 6:29

## Personnel

* Ray Drummond – double bass
* John Scofield – guitar
* Randy Brecker – trumpet
* Kenny Barron – piano
* Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums, percussion
* Thomas Chapin – flute, alto flute, bass flute
* Steve Nelson – vibraphone
* Mor Thiam – percussion
