Dave Liebman: The Seasons (1993)

David Liebman is at his best in pastoral, ethereal situations. This trio session, recorded in 1992 and '93, contains both lengthy tunes and shorter works in which Liebman's intense soprano sax and flute and more robust tenor solos are nicely supported by Billy Hart's sensitive yet assertive drumming and Cecil McBee's bass work, which provides whatever is necessary, from interaction to competition. The three never become detached or predictable and don't allow the music to lose its edge. The songs don't have a propulsive rhythmic quality, but never lack appeal or distinction. - AMG

Tracklist:
1. Sunrise 3:33
2. Fall 11:01
3. Dawn 3:39
4. Winter 7:56
5. Dusk 3:08
6. Spring 9:49
7. Summer 10:01
8. Sunset 3:23
Personnel:
David Liebman — Flute, Sax (Soprano)
Cecil McBee — Bass
Billy Hart — Drums, Percussion
The Seasons
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Billy Hart: Sixty-Eight (2011)

Drummer Billy Hart's working in some solid modern company here – a host of compositions by legendary modernists who include Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman, Jaki Byard, Mal Waldron, and Sam Rivers – all delivered with fresh new energy by Billy's group of bold younger players! The lineup features the kind of horns that work perfectly cresting over tunes like these – trumpet from Jason Palmer and alto from Logan Richardson – and the set also adds in some striking vibes from Michael Pinto, underscoring one of our favorite side-streams of 60s modernism, but ringing out here with a freshness that's undeniable. Hart's core rhythm combo features Dan Tepfer on piano and Chris Tordini on bass – and titles include "Mrs Parker In KC", "Number Eight", "What Reason", "Fire Waltz", "Cyclic Episode", and "Out There".

Tracklist:
01. What Reason (Ornette Coleman) 5:38
02. Number Eight (Eric Dolphy) 5:51
03. Serene (Eric Dolphy) 5:48
04. Fire Waltz (Mal Waldron) 6:50
05. Beatrice (Sam Rivers) 7:06
06. Cyclic Episode (Sam Rivers) 9:06
07. That's Just Lovely (Jason Palmer) 6:35
08. Mrs Parker In K. C. (Jaki Byard) 7:22
09. Punctuations (Dan Tepfer) 7:52
10. Out There (Eric Dolphy) 7:05
Personnel:
Billy Hart (drums)
Jason Palmer (trumpet)
Logan Richardson (alto sax)
Michael Pinto (vibraphone)
Dan Tepfer (piano)
Chris Tordini (bass)
Sixty-Eight
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