Since his SteepleChase debut with pianist Hal Galper on an album entitled "Reach Out" (SCCD 31067) in 1976, drummer Billy Hart and label have kept a long, productive relationship.
This release marks his 68th recording and his 1st leader album for SteepleChase. Billy Hart has not only been the company's most recorded drummer but also one of the most influential voices in the label’s creative decision making.
“… Hart is widely regarded as one of the most capable of modern-jazz drummers…” (The New Grove Dictionary of JAZZ)
Personel:
BILLY HART drums
JASON PALMER trumpet
LOGAN RICHARDSON alto saxophone
MICHAEL PINTO vibraphone
DAN TEPFER piano
CHRIS TORDINI bass
Recorded October 17, 2009
Tracklist:
1 WHAT REASON (Ornette Coleman) 5:38
2 NUMBER EIGHT (Eric Dolphy) 5:51
3 SERENE (Eric Dolphy) 5:48
4 FIRE WALTZ (Mal Waldron) 6:50
5 BEATRICE (Sam Rivers) 7:06
6 CYCLIC EPISODE (Sam Rivers) 9:06
7 THAT'S JUST LOVELY (Jason Palmer) 6:35
8 MRS PARKER IN K. C. (Jaki Byard) 7:22
9 PUNCTUATIONS (Dan Tepfer) 7:52
10 OUT THERE (Eric Dolphy) 7:05
Total Playing Time 69:36