Andrew Hill: Black Fire
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Musicians:
Andrew Hill (piano), Joe Henderson (tenor sax), Richard Davis (bass), Roy Haynes (drums).
Composed by Andrew Hill
.Recorded: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 9, 1963
Rating: 85/100 (learn more)
In the mid-1960s, pianist/composer Andrew Hill was testing the waters of the avant-garde while keeping one foot planted on hard-bop ground. On his first album for Blue Note, after he and his mainstream colleagues introduce the quirky but lyrical melody of "Black Fire," they create rhythmically complex improvisations that often disguise its three-beat waltz meter and conventional form. Although Hill’s tune and his improvisational style are highly original, the other players adapt expertly to the setting.
Reviewer: David Franklin
Other reviews for this track:
- Andrew Hill: Black Fire by Ben Allison (for Desert Island Dozens) (100/100)
Tags: 1960s jazz · blue note · piano
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