Hallucinations

• Artist: Claude Williamson
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• Release Date: 1995
• Total Time: 65:58
• Genre: Jazz

Review

For his V.S.O.P. release, veteran pianist Claude Williamson performs six Bud Powell compositions, plus six other standards that the innovative bop pianist enjoyed playing. With the assistance of bassist Dave Carpenter and drummer Paul Kreibich, Williamson displays both the Powell influence and his own approach to bebop piano. The music always swings, has enough surprises to hold on to one's interest, and shows that Claude Williamson (who has been somewhat underrated through the years) was still in prime form four decades after his initial recognition. Highlights of this easily recommended disc include "Hallucinations," "Bud's Bubble," "Parisian Thoroughfare," and "Bouncing With Bud." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Hallucinations	Bud Powell	Claude Williamson Trio	(3:34)
Bud's Bubble	Bud Powell, Benny Harris	Claude Williamson Trio	(4:21)
John's Abbey	Bud Powell	Claude Williamson Trio	(5:15)
Blues in the Closet	Oscar Pettiford	Claude Williamson Trio	(7:04)
Parisian Thoroughfare	Bud Powell	Claude Williamson Trio	(2:52)
Reets and I	Benny Harris	Claude Williamson Trio	(8:14)
Embraceable You	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Claude Williamson	(6:55)
Star Eyes	Gene DePaul, Don Raye	Claude Williamson Trio	(6:54)
Bouncing with Bud	Bud Powell	Claude Williamson Trio	(5:01)
Polka Dots and Moonbeams	Johnny Burke, James Van Heusen	Claude Williamson Trio	(4:22)
Bud's Blues	Bud Powell, Sonny Stitt	Claude Williamson Trio	(7:14)
Sub City	Bud Powell	Claude Williamson Trio	(4:12)

Credits

Jimmy Mooney (Engineer), Claude Williamson Trio (Performer), V.S.O.P. Records (Producer), Claude Williamson (Piano)