Why I Like Coffee

• Artist: Bob Nell
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• Release Date: July 01, 1992
• Total Time: 53:43
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

In November 1991, pianist Bob Nell recorded an album of eight original compositions and a fascinating rendition of Vernon Duke's "Taking a Chance on Love." With Nell on this excellent album were trumpeter Jack Walrath (like Nell a native of Montana), trombonist Ray Anderson, bassist Kelly Roberty, and drummer Brad Edwards. Note that Nell, Roberty, and Edwards have a history of performing as the N/R/E Trio. Bob Nell thinks, composes, and often plays in lengthy, intricate lines of exceptional ingenuity. He's part of the Thelonious Monk/Bud Powell/Herbie Nichols continuum and really deserves more recognition. "Blues for K.B." is devoted to pianist and composer Kenny Barron, while "Emrem" is a requiem for guitarist Emily Remler. An impressive manifestation of late 20th century creativity, "Why I Like Coffee" belongs among the best jazz recordings of its day. ~ arwulf arwulf, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Blues for K.B.	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(2:52)
Why I Like Coffee	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(8:37)
Emrem	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(6:14)
Nightspot	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(5:35)
Achromaticism	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(4:03)
Taking a Chance on Love	Vernon Duke, John Latouche, Ted Fetter	Bob Nell	(8:18)
Fashion Storage	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(6:27)
For Monk	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(6:47)
Cold Feet	Bob Nell	Bob Nell	(4:50)

Credits

Bob Nell (Piano), Ray Anderson (Trombone), Brad Edwards (Drums), James Farber (Audio Engineer), Wayne Horvitz (Audio Production), Jack Walrath (Trumpet)