Enrico Pieranunzi is one of the most recognized jazz pianists in Europe, but he doesn't get enough exposure in the United States, since he has recorded almost exclusively for European-based labels. These sessions are a bit unusual since the pianist omits a bass player, utilizing only veteran drummer Paul Motian, with saxophonist Chris Potter guesting on three tracks. All of Pieranunzi's compositions were written specifically for these studio sessions, while "Double Excursion" consists of three separate improvisations, all of which sizzle. Potter's tenor sax is added for the mournful "Doorways," with Motian's drumming providing a bit of tension. "Blue Evening" is in the same mold, though with Potter sitting it out. Potter returns for the turbocharged "Anecdote," which dabbles in the avant-garde. None of this music can be fairly evaluated with just a single hearing, though anyone who is familiar with these musicians should take the time to do so. - Ken Dryden
Tracks
01. Double Excursion 1
02. Double Excursion 2
03. Doorway
04. No Waltz for Paul
05. Utre
06. Blue Evening
07. Anecdote
08. Suspension Points
09. Double Excursion 3
10. Words of the Sea
11. Shifting Scene
12. Heart of a Child
13. Utre
ENRICO PIERANUNZI piano
PAUL MOTIAN drums
CHRIS POTTER soprano and tenor saxophone
All music composed by Enrico Pieranunzi except # 1,2, 9 by Enrico Pieranunzi – Paul Motian
CamJazz CAMJ 7765 – 2