Pianist Paul Bley has a rare ability to carefully yet playfully balance many musical elements: structure and freedom, gentle lyricism and intricate phrasing, complexity and simplicity. His cerebral approach to jazz piano and pioneering experiments with synthesizers had a profound influence on contemporary players, from Keith Jarrett to Ethan Iverson.
Tracks
1. El Cordobes (Annette Peacock)
2. Capricorn (Paul Bley)
3. King Korn (Carla Bley)
4. Dreams (Annette Peacock)
5. Syndrome (Carla Bley)
6. Gesture Without Plot (Annette Peacock)
7. Ictus (Carla Bley)
BARRY ALTSCHULLpercussion
DAVID HOLLANDacoustic bass and fuzz pedal
PAUL BLEYacoustic piano, ARP synthesizer, RMI and Fender-Rhodes piano
Recorded at Advantage Studios N.Y.C. November 24, 1972
Milestone MCD 9046 (20 BIT mastering)
1. El Cordobes (Annette Peacock)
2. Capricorn (Paul Bley)
3. King Korn (Carla Bley)
4. Dreams (Annette Peacock)
5. Syndrome (Carla Bley)
6. Gesture Without Plot (Annette Peacock)
7. Ictus (Carla Bley)
BARRY ALTSCHULLpercussion
DAVID HOLLANDacoustic bass and fuzz pedal
PAUL BLEYacoustic piano, ARP synthesizer, RMI and Fender-Rhodes piano
Recorded at Advantage Studios N.Y.C. November 24, 1972
Milestone MCD 9046 (20 BIT mastering)