| A Waltz for Grace | ||||
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Studio | Westside Studios, London and Systems Two Studios, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 58:35 | |||
| Label | Verve | |||
| Producer | Steve Coleman, Glenn Skinner, Steve Williamson | |||
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A Waltz for Grace is the debut album by English saxophonist Steve Williamson, released on the Verve label in 1990.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [2] |
The Los Angeles Times stated that "U.S.-session bassist Lonnie Plaxico and drummer Mark Mondesir ... provide inventive rhythmic stimulus which Williamson uses for demonstrations of reserve as well as gut-busting enthusiasm." [3]
AllMusic awarded the album with 3 stars and its review by Scott Yanow states: "At 25, Williamson displayed an original tenor sound and, although some of his soloing is in the Greg Osby/Gary Thomas 'M-Base' mode, he was not limited to that abstract style of improvising". [1] The Penguin Guide review says: "What is lastingly impressive about A Waltz for Grace is its tremendous rhythmic variety. 'Groove Thang' (a UK recorded soprano-percussion duet) leads directly into the fuller-sounding 'Synthesis' from New York, both largely dependent on Williamson's ability to balance a line over a jolting, staccato pulse". [2]
All compositions by Steve Williamson except where noted.
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