Jessica Williams

LIMITED 180-GRAM LP GATEFOLD

EXPANDED EDITION WITH PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED TRACKS

Williams was one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, but she was also a victim of geography. Her technical brilliance, complete control of the piano, creative imagination, wit, and constant desire to stretch herself put her at the top of her field although relatively few (beyond her fellow pianists) seemed to realize it during her lifetime.

Listeners who are only familiar with Jessica Williams’ later work where she is generally heard with a trio or as a soloist stretching out mostly on standards (although focusing more on originals on her own small label’s releases) will be surprised by Orgonomic Music. The pianist heads a septet, the largest group on any of her many recordings. While Jessica plays some stunning lines on the piano, the emphasis is as much on her writing as on her playing, and each of the other musicians get opportunities to have their say.

PERSONNEL:

Jessica Williams - (piano)
Jim Grantham - (tenor sax)
Eddie Henderson - (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Kim Stone, Richard Saunders - (bass)
Dave Tucker - (drums)
Henry Robinette - (guitar)

TRACKS:

A1. The Weapon of Truth
A2. Krieselwelle
A3. Up The Entropy Slope
A4. Experiment XX
B1. Longing
B2. Dear Lord
B3. The Demise Of Armored Man
B4. To The Children Of The Future
C1. Orgone
C2. Power Of Love
C3. The Shroud
D1. All Strange (take 2)
D2. Gratitude (take 2)
D3. I'll Always Be In Love With You