Basics (album)
Basics is a solo album by pianist Paul Bley recorded in 2000 and released on the Justin Time label.[1][2]
Reception
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The Allmusic review by Glenn Astarita awarded the album 4 stars stating "Paul Bley intermingles askew phraseology with geometrically fabricated lines and endearing propositions. Recommended!".[3] All About Jazz said "Like any other true artist, Bley continues to grow and investigate, and Basics shares the complexity of his thought conveyed through his medium of expression".[4] Metro Times noted "Still impressionistic, he’s developed a more fluid approach, which makes listening to the unaccompanied instrument seem like less work than it used to be. His probing comes across as less portentous now, encased in a lyrical flow of playful sensuality".[5] JazzTimes observed "Although subtly shaded dynamics are a key feature of this disc, there's no denying Bley's percussive attack and firm tone, perhaps originally conceived to cut through the chatter in a noisy club".[6]
Track listing
All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated
- "Love Lost" - 4:41
- "Basics" - 2:29
- "Speed Kills" - 2:04
- "Told You So" - 9:15
- "Lucky" - 8:19
- "Chet" - 7:51
- "Walk Home" - 7:35
- "Blues Waltz" - 6:18
- "Monk's Mood" (Thelonious Monk) - 4:46
- "Early Alben" - 2:51
- "Startled" - 4:01
Personnel
References
- ↑ Paul Bley Catalog accessed June 28, 2014
- ↑ Justin Time catalogue, accessed June 28, 2014
- 1 2 Astarita, G. Allmusic Review accessed June 28, 2014
- ↑ AAJ Staff, All About Jazz Review, May 1, 2001
- ↑ Walls, R. C., Metro Times Review, April 11, 2001
- ↑ Robinson, G., JazzTimes review, July/August, 2001
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