Friedrich Gulda - Ineffable: The Unique Jazz Piano Of Friedrich Gulda '1965/2015

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Friedrich Gulda, who first attempted to play in a jazz setting in the mid-50s
after firmly establishing his classical career, is on far stronger ground on
this Columbia LP recorded in early 1965. Guldas chops are very much in evidence
throughout the sessions. In spite of the fact that he had not previously worked
with bassist Bob Cranshaw, the two hit it off immediately, while drummer Albert
Tootie Heath had recently completed a tour with the pianist. His very deliberate
approach to a standard like Ill Remember April is rather refreshing, while hes
also up to the challenge of jazz works such as J.J. Johnsons Lament (played as a
solo) and Jimmy Heaths waltz-time Ineffable. Guldas jaunty hard bop vehicle The
Horn and I and his Art Tatum-like Quartet are among his more memorable
compositions. Briefly available in the mid-60s, this excellent album will not be
easy to locate.

Tracks:

01. I Only Have Eyes For You (5:02)
02. Prelude (2:05)
03. Ineffable (4:35)
04. The Horn And I (5:41)
05. Plant Some Flowers (Plantem und Blomen) (4:33)
06. Ill Remember April (3:58)
07. Riverbed (4:30)
08. Lament (5:03)
09. Quartet (3:12)

Personnel:

Bass – Bob Cranshaw
Drums – Albert Heath
Piano – Friedrich Gulda

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