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- Date Released: January 30, 1962
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Bebop, Classic Jazz
- Label: Fantasy / New Jazz
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We Say...
An exceptional early trio date from one of the overlooked giants of jazz piano, Hi Fly is a perfect introduction to Jaki Byard's wide-ranging, highly individualistic style. Famed for his encyclopedic knowledge and mastery of jazz idioms, Byard's playing encompassed swinging stride piano, Monkish dissonance, Tatumesque flights of fancy and everything in between. But his playing never came across as a revue or pastiche of jazz history, so refracted was every style through his unique, often humorous vision. Bassist Ron Carter and drummer Pete La Roca provide solid accompaniment, but seem most concerned with staying out of Byard's way, allowing him to follow his eclectic muse wherever she may lead him, as he does particularly on "There Are Many Worlds" and "Here to Hear," two Byard originals that are among the album's highlights. Also noteworthy are the title track, full of jagged tone clusters and herky-jerk rhythmic playfulness, and an uncharacteristically restrained, tender version of Monk's "'Round Midnight."
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They Say...
Following the success of Here's Jaki, the eclectic pianist continued his explorations in a trio format, with Pete La Roca replacing Roy Haynes on the drums. The set mixes standards with some forgotten gems, plus three originals. The "Excerpts from Yamecraw" is an updated version of the nearly forgotten James P. Johnson orchestral suite, which is complimented here by the Byard original "There Are Many Worlds," which was also written for an orchestra. "Tillie Butterball" is a fun blues romp based on a puppy and a bowling alley. Byard's distinctive approach is evident on Randy Weston's title track "Hi-Fly" and George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland," while his debt to Thelonious Monk, sprinkled throughout this session, is obvious on "'Round Midnight." What makes this session special, however, is his original "Here to Hear." His multi-influenced compositional style matched by his versatile technique is explored at length. There are certain pieces that can never be interpreted by anyone else but the composer, and that is the case here, for it would be virtually impossible, and futile, to try and duplicate the individual genius of Jaki Byard. This stands as one of his best.
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Hi-Fly |
3:58 |
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| 02. | |
Tillie Butterball |
5:13 |
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| 03. | |
Excerpts From |
4:36 |
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| 04. | |
There Are Many Worlds |
5:27 |
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| 05. | |
Here to Hear |
7:44 |
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| 06. | |
Lullaby Of Birdland |
3:22 |
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| 07. | |
'Round Midnight |
4:56 |
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| 08. | |
Blues In The Closet |
4:28 |
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08 Total Tracks, 39:44 Total Length
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Credits
- Ron Carter - Bass // Ron Carter - Bass // Ron Carter - Bass // Ron Carter - Bass // Ron Carter - Bass // Pete La Roca - Drums // Jaki Byard - Piano // Jaki Byard - Main Performer // Phil DeLancie - Remastering // Esmond Edwards - Supervisor // Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer // Nat Hentoff - Liner Notes // Don Schlitten - Design // Don Schlitten - Photography // Don Schlitten - Cover Design
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