Hot (Paul Bley album)

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Released1985
RecordedMarch 10, 1985
Genre Jazz
Length44:12
Label Soul Note
Producer Giovanni Bonandrini
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Hot is a live album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Soul Note label. [1]

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 2½ stars, stating: "Excellent playing by Bley keeps things moving on this '85 date. The songs vary in quality, but Bley's moving, teeming solos are consistently impressive, and the production and sound are excellent." [2]

Professional ratings
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Track listing

All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated
  1. "When Will the Blues Leave?" (Ornette Coleman) - 12:15
  2. "Around Again" (Carla Bley) - 8:04
  3. "How Long" - 5:03
  4. "Mazatlan" - 10:50
  5. "Syndrome" (Carla Bley) - 8:00
  • Recorded at Lush Life in New York City on March 10, 1985.

Personnel

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References

  1. Soul Note discography accessed October 27, 2011.
  2. 1 2 Wynn, R. Allmusic review accessed October 27, 2011.
  3. Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 140. ISBN   978-0-14-103401-0.