Michael Cochrane (born
September 4, 1948 in Peekskill, New York) is an American jazz pianist. This
album is Cochrane's first of two recorded as a leader, and released on the
Italian Soul Note label in 1986; the follow-up being "Song Of Change"
in 1993. Essentially in recent years Cochrane has recorded extensively for
SteepleChase Records and needs no introduction as a preeminent pianist. As a
sideman, he has recorded with Marvin Peterson, Oliver Lake, Sonny Fortune and
Jack Walrath. On this LP he is joined by trumpeter Tom Harrell, saxophonist and
flautist Bob Malach, bassist Dennis Irwin and drummer James Madison. All tunes
are penned by Michael and showcase a broad range of styles ranging from bop,
hard bop through to post-bop. The group as a whole show great prowess and there
are many opportunities for individual players to display their talents. The
tracks are dotted with a number of brilliant solos. Inherently Cochrane is the
anchor and clearly drives the group in manner that truly expresses his skills as
a composer. A truly entertaining LP from start to finish, something that most
listeners would wish never to end. Even though, it was released briefly on CD
in 1993 the music has been ripped from the original vinyl resulting in a DR of
16. Artwork has been amassed from both releases, especially the liner notes
from CD for clarity, enjoy!
Soul Note, SN 1151, 1986
Recorded 23rd
& 24th September, 1985 At Titanic Sound Studios, New York
Musicians:
Michael Cochrane - Piano
Tom Harrell - Trumpet,
Flugelhorn
Bob Malach - Tenor Saxophone,
Flute
Dennis Irwin - Bass
James Madison - Drums
Tracks:
A1. Reunion {Michael
Cochrane} (6:05)
A2. Tone Row Piece No. 2
{Michael Cochrane} (7:15)
A3. Bossa For Quintet
{Michael Cochrane} (7:24)
B1. Elements {Michael
Cochrane} (6:58)
B2. Song From Within {Michael
Cochrane} (7:02)
B3. Proof Of The Pudding
{Michael Cochrane} (2:57)
B4. Waltz No. 1 {Michael
Cochrane} (6:29)
Credits:
Producer - Giovanni
Bonandrini
Recording Engineer -
Guillermo Mager
Mastering Engineer - Gennaro
Carone (PhonoComp, Milano)
Design [Cover] - Michael
Cochrane
Photography - Gene Bagnato
Liner Notes - Art Lange
