Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five
| Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five | |
|---|---|
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| Live album by | |
| Recorded | June 1990 |
| Venue | Maybeck Recital Hall, Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Concord |
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five is an album of solo performances by jazz pianist Stanley Cowell, recorded in 1990.
Music and recording
The album was recorded in June 1990 at the Maybeck Recital Hall in Berkeley, California.[1] Most of the material is standards and common bebop pieces, with some Cowell compositions added.[2] The originals include "Cal Massey", a tribute to the trumpeter.[2] Cowell plays in all twelve keys during "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise".[3]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
Tom Hull – on the Web | B[4] |
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five was released by Concord Records.[2] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "A very interesting recital."[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz concluded that it is "An excellent set by a master at the height of his considerable powers."[2]
Track listing
- "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise"
- "Stompin' at the Savoy"
- "I Am Waiting"
- "Nefertiti"
- "Jitterbug Waltz"
- "Stella by Starlight"
- "I'll Remember April"
- "Lament"
- "Out Of This World"
- "Django"
- "Big Foot"
- "Little Sunny"
- "Autumn Leaves"
- "Cal Massey"
Personnel
- Stanley Cowell – piano
References
- ^ "Stanley Cowell Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ ISBN 0-14-015364-0.
- ^ a b c Yanow, Scott " Stanley Cowell – Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 5". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ Hull, Tom. "Jazz (1960–70s)". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
