| Albert's Lullaby | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Hal Russell |
| Cover: | Albert's Lullaby.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | 2000 |
| Recorded: | October 24, 1991 – February 15, 1992 |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 73:41 |
| Label: | Southport S-SSD 0077 |
| Producer: | Michael Staron - See liner notes - Southport S-SSD 0077 |
| Chronology: | Hal Russell |
| Prev Title: | The Finnish/Swiss Tour |
| Prev Year: | 1991 |
| Next Title: | Naked Colours |
| Next Year: | 1991 |
Albert's Lullaby is the first solo album by American avant-garde bassist, jazz composer, bandleader, producer; Michael Staron which in essence documented his trio collaboration with American avant-garde jazz composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Hal Russell recorded in 1991 and 1992 and released posthumously on the part of Mr. Russell on the Southport label in 2000.[1]
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nas states, "Staron's major role in these collective improvisations cannot be overlooked, he is an equal partner firing up Russell's highly spontaneous notions."[2] Harvey Pekar on JazzTimes observed, "“Ghosts” contains Staron's unaccompanied arco and pizzicato work, on which he employs electronic and percussive effects and extended techniques. He's a versatile, forward looking and accomplished performer." .[3] On All About Jazz Glenn Astarita enthused "Albert’s Lullaby is a remarkable portraiture of an artist who most assuredly would be blazing new musical trails if not for his untimely death... Strongly recommended".[4] Jazz Review's Lee Prosser wrote "Albert's Lullaby is free jazz genius and improvisation at its finest... This is a fine example of when all goes right with free jazz in the hands of gifted performers, who, together, share a creative vision with the listening audience".[5]
All compositions by Hal Russell, Bradley Parker-Sparrow and Mike Staron except as indicated