Ezz-Thetics

• Artist: George Russell
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• Release Date: May 08, 1961
• Total Time: 42:42
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

This is a true classic. Composer/pianist George Russell gathered together a very versatile group of talents (trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy on alto and bass clarinet, bassist Steve Swallow, and drummer Joe Hunt) to explore three of his originals, "'Round Midnight" (which is given an extraordinary treatment by Dolphy), Miles Davis' "Nardis," and David Baker's "Honesty." The music is post-bop and although using ideas from avant-garde jazz, it does not fall into any simple category. The improvising is at a very high level and the frameworks (which include free and stop-time sections) really inspire the players. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Ezz-Thetic	George Russell	George Russell	(8:57)
Nardis	Miles Davis	George Russell	(4:34)
Lydiot	George Russell	George Russell	(8:06)
Thoughts	George Russell	George Russell	(5:32)
Honesty	Dave Baker	George Russell	(9:00)
'Round Midnight	Cootie Williams, Thelonious Monk, Bernie Hanighen	George Russell	(6:33)

Credits

Eric Dolphy (Clarinet (Bass)), Eric Dolphy (Sax (Alto)), Don Ellis (Trumpet), Don Ellis (?), Steve Swallow (Bass), Steve Swallow (?), David Baker (Trombone), Phil DeLancie (Digital Remastering), George Russell (Piano), George Russell (Arranger), George Russell (Composer), George Russell (Main Performer), George Russell (Performer), Joseph Hunt (Drums), Orrin Keepnews (Producer), Joe Hunt (Drums), Joe Hunt (?), Martin Williams (Liner Notes)