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Augmenting his rhythm section of bassist Richard Davis and drummer Elvin Jones with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Andrew Hill records an excellent set of subdued but adventurous post-bop with Judgment. Without any horns, the mood of the session is calmer than Black Fire, but Hill's compositions take more risks than before. Close listening reveals how he subverts hard bop structure and brings in rhythmic and harmonic elements from modal jazz and the avant-garde. The harmonic structure on each composition is quite complex, fluctuating between dissonant chords and nimble, melodic improvisations. Naturally, Hill's playing shines in this self-created context, but Hutcherson equals the pianist with his complex, provocative solos and unexpected melodic juxtapositions. Jones shifts the rhythms with style, and his solos are exceptionally musical, as is Davis' fluid bass. The combination of the band's intricate interplay and the stimulating compositions make Judgment another important release from Hill. It may require careful listening, but the results are worth it.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Michael Cuscuna, Producer - Rudy Van Gelder, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ron McMaster, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Alfred Lion, Producer - Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Andrew Hill, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Blue Note Records ℗ 2003 Blue Note Records
Album review
Augmenting his rhythm section of bassist Richard Davis and drummer Elvin Jones with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Andrew Hill records an excellent set of subdued but adventurous post-bop with Judgment. Without any horns, the mood of the session is calmer than Black Fire, but Hill's compositions take more risks than before. Close listening reveals how he subverts hard bop structure and brings in rhythmic and harmonic elements from modal jazz and the avant-garde. The harmonic structure on each composition is quite complex, fluctuating between dissonant chords and nimble, melodic improvisations. Naturally, Hill's playing shines in this self-created context, but Hutcherson equals the pianist with his complex, provocative solos and unexpected melodic juxtapositions. Jones shifts the rhythms with style, and his solos are exceptionally musical, as is Davis' fluid bass. The combination of the band's intricate interplay and the stimulating compositions make Judgment another important release from Hill. It may require careful listening, but the results are worth it.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:10
- Main artists: Andrew Hill
- Composer: Andrew Hill
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
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