Pianist
Mal Waldron made many recordings (mostly in Europe) during 1969-72. This particular out-of-print Lp was cut in Japan in a trio with bassist
Gary Peacock and drummer
Hiroshi Murakami. The long improvisations on the four originals (three by
Waldron and one from
Peacock) are melancholy, usually introverted and subtle. The interplay between
Waldron and
Peacock on the inside/outside music is the main asset to this obscure but generally rewarding session. ~ Scott Yanow