Paul Bley: King Korn
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Musicians:
Paul Bley (piano), John Gilmore (tenor sax), Gary Peacock (bass), Paul Motian (drums).
Composed by Paul Bley
.Recorded: New York, March 9, 1964
Rating: 100/100 (learn more)
Another masterpiece. An amazing composition and performance, with so much nervous energy and a curious kind of stop-and-go momentum. It seems to me that this group (with John Gilmore, Gary Peacock, and Paul Motian) may have strongly influenced Keith Jarrett when he put together his "American Quartet" seven years later. Things to listen for: Bley's urgent abstract-blues solo, the kinetic interaction between Peacock and Motion, and Gilmore's transcendental birdsong-like phrasing.
Reviewer: Aaron Parks
Other reviews for this track:
- Paul Bley: King Korn by Eric Novod (95/100)
Tags: 1960s jazz
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