Results for "Marilyn Crispell, Gary Peacock, Paul Motian"

Marilyn Crispell, Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: Amaryllis

by David Adler
July 1, 2001

These trio reflections never exceed six minutes per piece. Thus, they come across as perfectly crafted and concise musical thoughts, despite their esoteric thrust. Avant-garde piano titan Marilyn Crispell ranges from hushed, sparkling lyricism to jagged “energy" playing a la Cecil Taylor, with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Paul Motian completing the conversational triangle. There are ...