As It Is (album) explained

As It Is
Type:	studio
Artist:	Peter Erskine
Cover:	As It Is (album).jpg
Released:	1996
Recorded:	September 1995
Studio:	Rainbow Studio Oslo, Norway
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	57:09
Label:	ECM ECM 1594
Producer:	Manfred Eicher
Chronology:	Peter Erskine
Prev Title:	Time Being
Prev Year:	1993
Next Title:	Juni
Next Year:	1997

As It Is is an album by drummer Peter Erskine, which was recorded in September 1995 and released on ECM the following year. The trio features pianist John Taylor—who wrote most of the album—and bassist Palle Danielsson.^[1]

Reception

AllMusic critic Scott Yanow said "Although led by a drummer, this trio session mostly showcases English pianist John Taylor who is heavily influenced by Keith Jarrett."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Taylor except where noted.

1. "Glebe Ascending" - 7:01
2. "The Lady in the Lake" (Peter Erskine) - 8:00
3. "Episode" - 4:30
4. "Woodcocks" - 7:15
5. "Esperança" (Vince Mendoza) - 3:58
6. "Touch Her Soft Lips and Part" (William Walton) - 4:54
7. "Au Contraire" - 10:18
8. "For Ruth" - 6:44
9. "Romeo & Juliet" (Erskine) - 4:29

Personnel

• Peter Erskine – drums
• John Taylor – piano
• Palle Danielsson – bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/1500/1594.php ECM discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 14, 2011