Scott Colley's writing reaches new heights on this very fine record. Joined by Chris Potter on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Bill Carrothers on piano, and Bill Stewart on drums, the bassist delivers some of his most memorable compositions to date. "The End and the Beginning," an uncommonly serene ballad, stands out among the others. But "Out of the Void" is also excellent, as are the hip title track and the veiled Cole Porter salute "Is What It Is." (Carrothers lays out on these latter two.) Potter and Stewart also contribute one composition each, and the quartet runs down Charlie Parker's classic blowing vehicle "Segment," with the drums soloing first -- not something you hear every day. A superb, well-rounded, cohesive effort. - David R. Adler
Tracks
1. Don't Ever Call Me Again (Bill Stewart)
2. Subliminal (Scott Colley)
3. The End And The Beginning (Scott Colley)
4. Turangalila (Scott Colley)
5. Out Of The Void (Scott Colley)
6. Segment (Charlie Parker)
7. Is What It Is (Scott Colley)
8. Impossible Vacation (Scott Colley)
9. Verbatin (Scott Colley)
SCOTT COLLEY bass
CHRIS POTTER tenor sax, bass clarinet (3)
BILL CARROTHERS piano
BILL STEWART drums
Recorded December 20, 1997 at RPM Studio, New York City
CRISS 1157 CD (Holland)
2. Subliminal (Scott Colley)
3. The End And The Beginning (Scott Colley)
4. Turangalila (Scott Colley)
5. Out Of The Void (Scott Colley)
6. Segment (Charlie Parker)
7. Is What It Is (Scott Colley)
8. Impossible Vacation (Scott Colley)
9. Verbatin (Scott Colley)
SCOTT COLLEY bass
CHRIS POTTER tenor sax, bass clarinet (3)
BILL CARROTHERS piano
BILL STEWART drums
Recorded December 20, 1997 at RPM Studio, New York City
CRISS 1157 CD (Holland)