Andrew Hill returned to the Blue Note label (where he made many significant releases during 1963-80) for a stimulating quintet date with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, altoist Greg Osby, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Ben Riley in 1989. The pianist's six originals (which are joined by three alternate takes on the CD) his dense chords behind the other improvisers and his own unpredictable solos are not all overshaowed by his talented sideman, even Osby who is heard in particularly inspired form. There are no weak performances on this superb post bop effort, Andrew Hill's strongest recording in several years. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Pinnacle
2. Golden Sunset
3. Samba Rasta
4. Tail Feather
5. Spiritual Lover
6. Bobby's Tune
7. Pinnacle (Alternate Take)
8. Golden Sunset (Alternate Take)
9. Spiritual Lover (Alternate Take)
GREG OSBY alto saxophone
RUFUS REID bass
BEN RILEY drums
ANDREW HILL piano
BOBBY HUTCHERSON vibraphone
All music composed by Andrew Hill
Recorded January 30-31, 1989 at the Van Gelder Recording Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Blue Note – CDP 7 92051 2