| Live in Zurich | ||||
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | April 15, 1989 | |||
| Venue | Rote Fabrik, Zürich | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 52:04 | |||
| Label | Leo | |||
| Producer | Leo Feigin | |||
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Live in Zurich is an album by American jazz pianist Marilyn Crispell, which was recorded in 1989 and released on the English Leo label. [1] It was the second of three concerts which her trio with bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Paul Motian gave in Switzerland. [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
| Tom Hull – on the Web | A− [5] |
In a review for AllMusic, Ron Wynn wrote: "Crispell keeps cranking out furious, aggressive free dates for the European market. They're devoid of any devices now in vogue on the jazz circuit: no standards, no electronics, no hard bop, Adult Contemporary, strings, or fusion. If you enjoy hearing spirited dialogues between Crispell, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Paul Motian, this one's for you." [3]
The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated: "There are moments of clutter on this set ... but also signs that Crispell had found a group that allowed her to extend her rhythmic ideas still further. Signing off with Coltrane's 'Dear Lord' was a familiar enough tactic by this stage, but listen to how she relocates the song's harmonies by subtly distorting its metre. A fine and affecting performance and a very enjoyable record." [4]
All compositions by Marilyn Crispell except where noted.