Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five

Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five is an album of solo performances by jazz pianist Stanley Cowell, recorded in 1990.

Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five
Live album by
Stanley Cowell
RecordedJune 1990
VenueMaybeck Recital Hall, Berkeley, California, U.S.
GenreJazz
LabelConcord

Music and recording

The album was recorded in June 1990 at the Maybeck Recital Hall in Berkeley, California.[1] Most of the material is standards and common bebop pieces, with some Cowell compositions added.[2] The originals include "Cal Massey", a tribute to the trumpeter.[2] Cowell plays in all twelve keys during "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise".[3]

Release and reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[2]

Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five was released by Concord Records.[2] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "A very interesting recital."[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz concluded that it is "An excellent set by a master at the height of his considerable powers."[2]

Track listing
  1. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise"
  2. "Stompin' at the Savoy"
  3. "I Am Waiting"
  4. "Nefertiti"
  5. "Jitterbug Waltz"
  6. "Stella by Starlight"
  7. "I'll Remember April"
  8. "Lament"
  9. "Out Of This World"
  10. "Django"
  11. "Big Foot"
  12. "Little Sunny"
  13. "Autumn Leaves"
  14. "Cal Massey"

Personnel

References
  1. "Stanley Cowell Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  2. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1992). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (1st ed.). Penguin. pp. 244–245. ISBN 0-14-015364-0.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  3. Yanow, Scott " Stanley Cowell – Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 5". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
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