Doorways

by Enrico Pieranunzi

Overview

Enrico Pieranunzi is one of the most recognized jazz pianists in Europe, but he doesn't get enough exposure in the United States, since he has recorded almost exclusively for European-based labels. These sessions are a bit unusual since the pianist omits a bass player, utilizing only veteran drummer Paul Motian, with saxophonist Chris Potter guesting on three tracks. All of Pieranunzi's compositions were written specifically for these studio sessions, while "Double Excursion" consists of three separate improvisations, all of which sizzle. Potter's tenor sax is added for the mournful "Doorways," with Motian's drumming providing a bit of tension. "Blue Evening" is in the same mold, though with Potter sitting it out. Potter returns for the turbocharged "Anecdote," which dabbles in the avant-garde. None of this music can be fairly evaluated with just a single hearing, though anyone who is familiar with these musicians should take the time to do so. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	10/26/2004
Label:	Sunnyside Communications / Cam
UPC:	0016728500128
Rank:	231919

Tracks

1. Double Excursion 1
2. Double Excursion 2
3. Doorways
4. No Waltz for Paul
5. Utre
6. Blue Evening
7. Anecdote
8. Suspension Points
9. Double Excursion 3
10. Words of the Sea
11. The Shifting Scene
12. The Heart of a Child
13. Utre

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Enrico Pieranunzi   Primary Artist,Piano
Paul Motian   Primary Artist,Drums
Chris Potter   Primary Artist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor),Guest Artist,Sax (Soprano)

Technical Credits

Ermanno Basso   Artistic Producer,Producer
Ira Gitler   Liner Notes
Enrico Pieranunzi   Composer
Luca d'Agostino   Photography
Luciani Torani   Engineer
Paul Motian   Composer
Danilo Rossi   Mastering
Goffredo Gibellini   Mixing