Change of Season: The Music of Herbie Nichols

• Artist: Mengelberg/Lacy/Lewis/Gorter/Bennink
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• Release Date: 1986 01
• Total Time: 37:59
• Genre: Jazz

Review

After recording an album (Regeneration) split between Herbie Nichols and Thelonious Monk compositions, pianist Misha Mengelberg decided to devote a full project to the unjustly neglected Nichols. As with the earlier set, this date also includes soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy and drummer Han Bennink, but this time with trombonist George Lewis and bassist Arjen Gorter. For the first time, seven of Nichols' songs (including "House Party Starting," "Hangover Triangle," and "Change of Season") were performed by a medium-size group, rather than just Nichols' trio, and one can appreciate the formerly unheard colors in the pianist's nearly lost music. It is also a particular pleasure hearing Lewis and Lacy improvising on these challenging, yet fairly straight-ahead pieces. A gem. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
House Party Starting	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(7:33)
The Happenings	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(3:43)
Step Tempest	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(4:31)
Hangover Triangle	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(3:46)
Change of Season	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(6:42)
Spinning Song	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(7:11)
Terpsichore	Herbie Nichols	Han Bennink, Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Arjen Gorter	(4:33)

Credits

Steve Lacy (Sax (Soprano)), Han Bennink (Drums), George Lewis (Trombone), Giovanni Bonandrini (Producer), Giancarlo Barigozzi (Engineer), Misha Mengelberg (Piano), Mirko R. Boscolo (Photography), A.B. Spellman (Liner Notes), Giuliano Crivelli (Artwork), Arjen Gorter (Bass), Arjen Gorter (Performer), Han Bennink (Performer), Mirko R. Boscolo (Cover Photo), Gennaro Carone (Engineer), Giuliano Crivelli (Paintings), Steve Lacy (Performer), Misha Mengelberg (Arranger)