Conserving NRG explained

Conserving NRG
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Hal Russell NRG Ensemble
Cover:	Conserving NRG.jpg
Released:	1984
Recorded:	March 15 & 16, 1984 at WFMT Studios, Chicago, IL.
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Principally Jazz PJP 02
Producer:	Linda E. Prince
Chronology:	Hal Russell
Prev Title:	Generation
Prev Year:	1982
Next Title:	Hal on Earth
Next Year:	1989

Conserving NRG is an album by American avant-garde jazz composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Hal Russell recorded in 1984 and released on the Principally Jazz label.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "Russell explores seven diverse and consistently colorful group originals that are more accessible than expected. This highly expressive music (which has plenty of variety) is worth checking out".

Track listing

All compositions by Hal Russell except as indicated

1. "Rusty Nails" (Curt Bley) - 6:46
2. "Blue Over You" - 5:44
3. "OJN" - 5:32
4. "Pontiac" (Brian Sandstrom) - 4:09
5. "Sine Die" (Sandstrom) - 3:08
6. "Overbite" (Steve Hunt) - 9:08
7. "Song Singing to You" - 10:36
8. "Swing Sting" - 11:29 Bonus track on CD
9. "Linda's Rock Vamp" - 3:28 Bonus track on CD

Personnel

• Hal Russell - tenor saxophone, cornet, vibraphone, drums, percussion
• Chuck Burdelik - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, percussion
• Brian Sandstrom - trumpet, guitar, bass, percussion
• Curt Bley - bass
• Steve Hunt—drums, vibraphone, percussion

Notes and References

1. http://www.discogs.com/Hal-Russell-NRG-Ensemble-Conserving-NRG/release/4273411 Discogs album entry