But Not Farewell

Last updated
But Not Farewell
But Not Farewell.jpg
Studio album by
Released1991
RecordedJuly 12 & 13 and September 16, 1990
Genre Jazz
Length65:11
Label Blue Note
Andrew Hill chronology
Eternal Spirit
(1989)
But Not Farewell
(1991)
Dreams Come True
(1993)

But Not Farewell is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1990 and released on the Blue Note label in 1991. [1] The album features seven of Hill's original compositions with four performed by his quintet, one duet with saxophonist Greg Osby, and two solo piano pieces.

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "This is a recommended set of stimulating post-bop jazz. Andrew Hill's highly distinctive piano playing and unusual compositions hint at the past while following their own rules". [2]

Track listing

All compositions by Andrew Hill
  1. "Westbury" - 7:19
  2. "But Not Farewell" - 7:09
  3. "Nicodemus" - 8:23
  4. "Georgia Ham" - 17:18
  5. "Friends" - 5:41
  6. "Sunnyside" - 3:41
  7. "Gone" - 13:30

Personnel

Related Research Articles

<i>Drop Kick</i> (album) 1992 studio album by Steve Coleman and Five Elements

Drop Kick is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements recorded in 1992 and released by Novus.

<i>Irresistible Forces</i> 1987 studio album by Jack DeJohnette

Irresistible Forces is an album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition, with Greg Osby, Gary Thomas, Mick Goodrick, Lonnie Plaxico and Naná Vasconcelos. It was recorded in 1987 and released on the MCA label.

<i>Audio-Visualscapes</i> 1988 studio album by Jack DeJohnette

Audio-Visualscapes is an album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition, featuring Greg Osby, Gary Thomas, Mick Goodrick, and Lonnie Plaxico, recorded in 1988 and released on the MCA/Impulse! label. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states, "This single-CD from Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition contains music that mixes together advanced hard bop, fusion, M-Base funk and avant-garde jazz... The results are sometimes unsettling but rarely dull, well worth several listens".

<i>A Waltz for Grace</i> 1990 studio album by Steve Williamson

A Waltz for Grace is the debut album by English saxophonist Steve Williamson that was released on the Verve label in 1990.

<i>Mustang!</i> (Donald Byrd album) 1967 studio album by Donald Byrd

Mustang! is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd featuring performances by Byrd with Sonny Red, Hank Mobley, McCoy Tyner, Walter Booker, and Freddie Waits recorded in 1966 and released on the Blue Note label in 1967 as BLP 4238. The CD reissue included two bonus tracks recorded in 1964.

<i>Lift Every Voice</i> (Andrew Hill album) 1970 studio album by Andrew Hill

Lift Every Voice is a studio album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill featuring performances recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label in 1970. The original album features Hill with a large choir performing five original compositions and the 2001 CD reissue added six additional compositions recorded in 1970 as bonus tracks.

<i>A Beautiful Day</i> 2002 live album by Andrew Hill

A Beautiful Day is a live album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill recorded in 2002 at Birdland in New York City and released on the Palmetto label.

<i>Dusk</i> (Andrew Hill album) 2000 studio album by Andrew Hill

Dusk is a studio album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill recorded in 1999 and released on the Palmetto label.

<i>Eternal Spirit</i> 1989 studio album by Andrew Hill

Eternal Spirit is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1989 and released on the Blue Note label. The album features six of Hill's original compositions performed by his quintet with alto saxophonist Greg Osby, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Ben Riley. Three alternate takes were added to the CD release as bonus tracks.

<i>Shades</i> (Andrew Hill album) 1988 studio album by Andrew Hill

Shades is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1986 and released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1988. The album features six of Hill's original compositions, four performed by a quartet and two by a trio.

<i>Divine Revelation</i> 1975 studio album by Andrew Hill

Divine Revelation is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label. The album features four of Hill's original compositions performed by a quartet and one jazz standard performed solo. The CD added one alternate take as a bonus track.

<i>One for One</i> (Andrew Hill album) 1975 compilation album by Andrew Hill

One for One is a compilation album of previously unissued studio tracks by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, featuring performances recorded in 1965, 1969 and 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1975 as a double LP. It features eleven of Hill's compositions: tracks 7-11 would later be released on The Complete Blue Note Andrew Hill Sessions (1963-66) in 1995 ; tracks 1-6 would be featured on Mosaic Select 16: Andrew Hill only in 2005.

<i>Spiral</i> (Andrew Hill album) 1975 studio album by Andrew Hill

Spiral is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in late 1974 and early 1975 and released on the Freedom label. The album features six of Hill's original compositions and one interpretation of a jazz standard performed by a quartet and quintet. Featured players include saxophonist Lee Konitz and trumpeter Ted Curson. The cover incorrectly identifies the album as being recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival when it actually contains studio recordings.

<i>Friendly Fire</i> (Joe Lovano and Greg Osby album) 1998 studio album by Joe Lovano & Greg Osby

Friendly Fire is an album by the American jazz saxophonists Joe Lovano and Greg Osby recorded in 1998 and released on the Blue Note label.

<i>Greg Osby and Sound Theatre</i> 1987 studio album by Greg Osby

Greg Osby and Sound Theatre is the debut studio album by saxophonist Greg Osby recorded in 1987 and released on the JMT label.

<i>Season of Renewal</i> 1990 studio album by Greg Osby

Season of Renewal is the third album by saxophonist Greg Osby recorded in 1989 and released on the JMT label.

<i>Mindgames</i> (album) 1988 studio album by Greg Osby

Mindgames is the second album by saxophonist Greg Osby recorded in 1988 and released on the JMT label.

<i>By Any Means Necessary</i> (Gary Thomas album) 1989 studio album by Gary Thomas & Seventh Quadrant

By Any Means Necessary is the third album by saxophonist Gary Thomas recorded in 1989 and released on the JMT label.

<i>Karma</i> (Robin Eubanks album) 1991 studio album by Robin Eubanks

Karma is the third album by trombonist Robin Eubanks. It was recorded in 1991 and released on the JMT label.

<i>Music for Symphony and Jazz Band</i> 1991 studio album by Franco Ambrosetti

Music for Symphony and Jazz Band is an album by the trumpeter/flugelhornist and composer Franco Ambrosetti which was recorded in 1990 and released on the Enja label the following year.

References

  1. Andrew Hill discography accessed October 1, 2010
  2. 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 1, 2010