"Quest was the name of the quartet that Dave Liebman (who is heard here on soprano and alto flute) had with pianist Richie Beirach, bassist George Mraz and drummer Al Foster.
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Foster's tribute to Miles Davis, sounds nothing like the trumpeter's music but builds up expertly in passion and intensity with Liebman's soprano taking honors. Mraz's "Wisteria" is a memorable ballad, Lieb's soprano is explosive on "Softly s in a Morning Sunrise" and Beirach's tender ballad "Elm" (a tribute to the late violinist Zbigniew Seifert) gets fairly adventurous during its latter half. Liebman's hyper "Napanoch" and an atmospheric and floating version of Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman" complete this superior postbop release." Yanow
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ReplyDeleteLooks good, KC, man thanks.
ReplyDeletei think it´s the best Quest I have heard! Saw them live once in germany, but they weren´t inspired at all! I love the playing and composing of R. Beirach!
ReplyDeleteGotta say I agree, this is an impressive album - are you saying Quest II isn't worth pursuing? I can't recall that I've heard it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great - many thanks!
ReplyDeleteone of the best jazz albums ever in my opinion.the other albums are not quite as good without the Mraz Foster pair
ReplyDeleteListening to it now, the rip sounds awesome, thank you!
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