"TWO NEW"

Mal Waldron piano; George Haslam bari sax, tgto. Recorded England, 20 April 1995. SLAMCD 306

TRACKS:

1   I’ve got the world on a string   6m 31s

2   One for Steve                       6   05

3   Tangled lawful bells                5   17

4   Let’s do it over                      6   11

5   Sakura                                 4   14

6   Steps in rhythm                     5   08

7   Datura                                 4   48

8   From Charleston till now          9   40

9   Come Sunday                        6   31

10  I’m old-fashioned                   5   28

11  After the carnage                  4   45

12  Thailand dance                     9   15

JAZZ LIVE A mixture of standards, originals and improvisations featuring one time Billie Holiday accompanist and versatile modern pianist Waldron, with Oxford-based reedsman Haslam. An impromptu recording session, apparently organised to replace a cancelled gig, the sound quality isn't all it should be. The standards come out a bit staid and flat, but there is plenty of fine music in the freer tracks. "One for Steve" (Steve Lacy - Waldron's usual duet partner) and "Tangled Lawful Bells", in particular, feature some excellent work by both musicians.