| Concentric Circles | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | December 1993 | |||
| Studio | Penny Lane Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 65:40 | |||
| Label | Concord | |||
| Producer | Carl Jefferson | |||
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Concentric Circles is the third album (but second released) by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter, recorded in 1993 and released by Concord in 1994. [1] It features Potter with pianist Kenny Werner, electric guitarist John Handy, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Bill Stewart.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states "Only 23 at the time of this Concord CD, Chris Potter shows a great deal of originality in his explorative styles on alto and soprano ... All but two songs on this set are his originals and on some pieces Potter utilizes some overdubbing. Essentially a quintet session, this CD also contains some fine chance-taking solos from pianist Kenny Werner and guitarist John Hart, with the music ranging from modal to free bop". [2]
All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted
Chris Potter is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist.
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