Marilyn Crispell is widely considered one of the leading contemporary jazz pianists and composers. Her reach is tremendous. She can coax extraordinary beauty out of standards such as “You Don’t Know What Love Is” or Coltrane’s “Dear Lord” by often locating pockets and eddies in the tune that allow for tremendous elaboration while still staying true to the tune. On her own compositions, Crispell has often been much more explosive, playing pounding rhythmic counterpoint opposite cascades of runs up and down the keyboard. Since 1996, on her recordings for ECM, she has explored a more contemplative side, one that emphasizes space, interiority, and quietness. During the 80’s Crispell was a member of Anthony Braxton‘s quartet. She has also played with such major jazz luminaries as Irene Schweizer, Barry Guy, Evan Parker, Reggie Workman, Noelle Leandre and many, many others.
Tracks
01. Rcochet
02. Violet Sparks In Soft Air
03. Resonances
04. Cascades
05. Shadow Play
BARRY GUY bass
GERRY HEMINGWAY drums, vibraphone, gamelan
MARILYN CRISPELL piano
All music by Marilyn Crispell, Barry Guy and Gerry Hemingway
Recorded June 26, 1993 at the Western Front Lodge, Vancouver, B.C., Canada during du Maurier, Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver
Music & Arts - CD-853