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Stanley Cowell

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American jazz pianist Stanley Cowells only ECM release, originally released in 1973, has been reissued on LP.In a 1974 review of this album, *Down Beat* magazine described it as quietly captivating. This album creeps up on the listener unnoticed and resonates in the ear in a subtle way. Elements you hadnt noticed emerge one after another. This album portrays [Stanley Cowells] innovative approach to the keyboard in the most direct and accurate way.Supporting the pianists trio are bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Jimmy Hops. Working as a unified whole, the musicians weave a broad and unique musical tapestry that prioritizes Cowells compositional vision above all else. Improvisation serves as both a means of exploration and a tool for shaping unmistakable originality, and this session marked the first time Cowell expressed this so clearly.Stanley Cowell (p)Stanley Clarke (b)Jimmy Hopps (ds)Rec