Paris-Concert

by Chick Corea, Barry Altschul, Dave Holland, Anthony Braxton, Circle

Overview

Of all of the recordings from the short-lived avant-garde quartet Circle, this double-LP is the most rewarding. Cut live in Paris, this set features pianist Chick Corea, the reeds of Anthony Braxton, bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Barry Altschul playing a wide variety of fairly free explorations. Highlights include their reinterpretation of the standard "There Is No Greater Love," the playful "Toy Room - Q & A," Braxton's "73 Degrees Kelvin," and "Nefertiti." The music is often quite abstract but generally colorful and innovative; Chick Corea would soon break up the band for other musical adventures, but this set remains one of the high points of his productive career. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/08/2001
Label:	Ecm
UPC:	0042284316323
Rank:	101812

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Circle   Primary Artist
Barry Altschul   Primary Artist,Drums,Percussion
Anthony Braxton   Primary Artist,Reeds,Percussion
Chick Corea   Primary Artist,Piano,Featured Artist
Dave Holland   Primary Artist,Cello,Bass (Upright),Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Barbara Wojirsch   Cover Design
Isham Jones   Composer
Chick Corea   Composer,Liner Notes
Barry Altschul   Composer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Marty Symes   Composer
Dave Holland   Composer
Manfred Eicher   Producer
Jean Deloron   Engineer
Circle   Group
Anthony Braxton   Composer
Jean-Pierre Leloir   Photography
Marty Synes   Lyricist