George Russell

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

George Russell was one of the most advanced composers and arrangers in the history of Jazz, A theorist and innovator who worked extensively between the 40's and the early 2000's. Originally released by Decca in 1960, Jazz in the Space Age was Russell's third effort under his name. A visionary work including music composed and arranged by Russell for various lineups featuring the likes of pianists Bill Evans and Paul Bley, trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, drummer Charlie Persip and others. This is adventurous yet highly accessible music that still sounds fresh today!

PERSONNEL:

• Bill Evans - (piano)
• Alan Kieger, Ernie Royal, Mark "Marky" Markowitz (trumpet)
• David Young - (tenor sax)
• Bob Brookmeyer, Dave Baker, Frank Rehak - (trombone)
• Hal McKusick, Walt Levinsky - (alto sax)
• Sol Schlinger - (baritone sax)
• David Young - (tenor sax)
• Jimmy Buffington - (french horn)
• Paul Bley (piano on A1, A3, B1, B3)
• Milt Hinton - (bass)
• Barry Galbraith, Howard Collins - (guitar)
• Charlie Persip, Don Lamond - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Chromatic Universe Part 1
• A2. Dimensions
• A3. Chromatic Universe Part 2

• SIDE B
• B1. The Lydiot
• B2. Waltz From Outer Space
• B3. Chromatic Universe Part 3