Jazz
Recorded live, Jazz Room Series at William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, 2/17/08
HAL GALPER piano
REGGIE WORKMAN bass
RASHIED ALI drums
Recorded by David Kirzner
Mixed by Bill Goodwin
Mastered by Mark Guenther
Photography by Bill Blanchard
Cover art & design by John Bishop
...a gorgeously melodic and thematically cohesive work.
---Jazz Week
One of the jazz world's most dynamic pianists, Hal Galper continues the exploration of his 'rubato' concept of playing (previous release Furious Rubato), this time in a live performance and featuring two icons of American music - bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Rashid Ali. From the propulsive Take the Coltrane to standards such as Autumn Leaves and Stella By Starlight, the trio confounds and enlightens with their vibrant and truly original in-the-moment adaptations. Galper's haunting Soliloquy is a heartfelt dedication to his friend, saxophonist Michael Brecker.
Hal Galper
Active Decades: '70s, '80s and '90s
Born: Apr 18, 1938 in Salem, MA
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop
An excellent if generally overlooked advanced hard bop pianist, Hal Galper studied at Berklee (1955-1958) and then worked in many groups, including with Chet Baker, Stan Getz, the Brecker Brothers, Bobby Hutcherson, and with such singers as Joe Williams, Chris Connor, and Anita O'Day. He played electric piano (an instrument he has since dropped) with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet during its last years (1973-1975) and spent time playing with Lee Konitz and John Scofield. Galper, who has recorded as a leader for Mainstream, SteepleChase, Enja, Concord (including a solo set at Maybeck Recital Hall), and Blackhawk, gained his greatest notoriety for being a pianist with Phil Woods's quartet/quintet from 1981 to 1990.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
