AL HAIG TRIO + enigma - Exclusive 1977 Jazz Trio and Solo Piano Sessions (CD)

Product Details

UPC: 8436006498879
Product Type: Jazz CD, Audio Recording
Catalog Number: JBR 881 ©
File Under: JAZZ
Format: CD, Remastered Jazz Sessions
Total Duration: 71:15
Recording Location: New York
Release Dates of Sessions:

• Tracks 1-3: November 2, 1977
• Tracks 4-12: July 22, 1977
• Tracks 13-17: November 5, 1977 (Solo Piano Selections – First Time on CD)

Overview

"AL HAIG TRIO + enigma" presents two impressive trio sessions and five solo piano pieces recorded in 1977 by one of bebop's most exquisite pianists, Al Haig. The release features an exciting mix of classic tunes—including compositions by Bird and Diz—delivered with creative spontaneity and masterful technique. This collection offers a rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in jazz history, capturing both celebrated trio performances and intimate solo explorations.

Product Features

• Format & Medium: Jazz CD featuring both trio and solo piano sessions
• Musical Content:
  • Trio Sessions: Tracks 1-3 and 4-12 with dynamic interplay among piano, bass, and drums
  • Solo Piano Selections: Tracks 13-17, presented for the first time on CD
• Featured Musicians:Recording Dates: Detailed session information with recording dates from two separate sessions in 1977
  • Al Haig: Piano
  • Jamil Nasser: Bass
  • Drummers: Jimmy Wornsworth (Tracks 1-3) and Frank Gant (Tracks 4-12)
• Total Play Time: 71 minutes and 15 seconds of uninterrupted jazz brilliance

Interesting Facts

• Rare CD Appearances:
  • Tracks 1-3 and Tracks 13-17 are appearing on CD for the very first time, making this release a must-have for collectors and aficionados of bebop jazz.
• Bebop Pioneering Legacy:
  • Al Haig, renowned for his bebop innovations, plays an eclectic mix of tunes, including celebrated pieces like "A Night in Tunisia" and "Con Alma" in both trio and solo formats.
• Dynamic Trio Interaction:
  • The trio sessions highlight the creative chemistry between Haig, bassist Jamil Nasser, and the two featured drummers, showcasing a fluid blend of rhythm, melody, and improvisation.
• Authentic New York Recordings:
  • All sessions were recorded in New York, capturing the authentic city vibe and historical spirit of the 1970s jazz scene.

Track Listing

1. Woody n'You – 4:28
2. Con Alma [trio version] – 4:00
3. A Night in Tunisia [trio version] – 3:26*
4. Marmaduke – 4:32
5. Shaw 'Nuff – 4:03
6. Enigma – 4:59
7. Blues for Alice – 4:27
8. Body and Soul – 4:21
9. Ornithology – 5:46
10. Bluebird – 4:16
11. Day Dream – 6:18
12. Line for Lhasa – 3:39
13. 1 Waited for You – 4:17
14. A Night in Tunisia [solo version] – 3:39*
15. Con Alma [solo version] – 4:25*
16. Be Bop – 2:04
17. Salt Peanuts – 2:28*

Tracks marked with an asterisk () indicate selections making their debut on CD.

Publishers

Published by JAZZ BALL RECORDS under catalog number JBR 881, © Jazz Ball Records. Made in the EU. All rights reserved.
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