Relative newcomer Geri Allen joins Haden and Motian for ETUDES, a rich and satisfying set made up primarily of originals. Etudes songs There's a folkish lilt and resonance to the proceedings, in small part because of the full, warm tone of Haden's bass. Etudes album Motian is one of the more musical percussionists to emerge in the post-bop era, by turns propulsive, inventive, and even introspective. Etudes CD music Allen's approach is also informed by modern musical leanings, with elements of Bill Evans and Hampton Hawes, as well as Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock. Etudes music CDs Her "Dolphy's Dance" also shows her to be a strong writer (releases under her own name in the mid-'80s show even stronger songwriting). Etudes songs Haden's "Sandino" is another of his gorgeous ballads, and one of many highlights in this set. Etudes album Two covers are included as well, Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman" and Herbie Nichol's "Shuffle Montgomery."
Tracks
01. Lonely Woman (Ornette Coleman)
02. Dolphy's Dance (Geri Allen)
03. Sandino (Paul Motian)
04. Fiasco (Paul Motian)
05. Etudes II (Paul Motian)
06. Blues In Motion (Charlie Haden)
07. Silence (Charlie Haden)
08. Shuffle Montgomery Herbie Nichols)
09. Etude I (Paul Motian)
GERI ALLEN piano
CHARLIE HADENbass
PAUL MOTIAN drums
Recorded September 14 and 15, 1987
SOUL NOTE 121162 - 2 (Italy)
02. Dolphy's Dance (Geri Allen)
03. Sandino (Paul Motian)
04. Fiasco (Paul Motian)
05. Etudes II (Paul Motian)
06. Blues In Motion (Charlie Haden)
07. Silence (Charlie Haden)
08. Shuffle Montgomery Herbie Nichols)
09. Etude I (Paul Motian)
GERI ALLEN piano
CHARLIE HADENbass
PAUL MOTIAN drums
Recorded September 14 and 15, 1987
SOUL NOTE 121162 - 2 (Italy)