Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)

Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake, which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Gazell label.

Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)
Studio album by Oliver Lake
Released	1992
Recorded	October 9, 1991
Studio	Clinton Recording, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	60:51
Label	Gazell
Producer	Sam Charters
Oliver Lake chronology
Boston Duets (1992) Virtual Reality (Total Escapism) (1992) Edge-ing (1994)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Oliver Lake is heard throughout at the top of his game, making this both an easily recommended set for his fans and a perfect introduction to his dynamic music."^[1]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz says "This was Lake's working quartet and perhaps the most pungent band he'd had for a decade.. A fine album."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Lake except where noted.

1. "Jesus Christ" (Curtis Clark) – 4:46
2. "Fables of Faubus" (Charles Mingus) – 8:29
3. "The Prophet" (Eric Dolphy) – 8:39
4. "Shedetude" (Bobby Bradford) – 5:20
5. "Pop a Wheelie" – 8:54
6. "Handful of Fives" (Roland Kirk) – 9:40
7. "Virtual Reality (Total Escapism)" – 7:03
8. "Jest a Little" – 8:00

Personnel

• Oliver Lake – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Anthony Peterson – guitar
• Santi Debriano – bass
• Pheeroan akLaff – drums