Dancing on the Tables explained

Dancing on the Tables
Type:	Album
Artist:	Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Quartet
Cover:	Dancing on the Tables.jpg
Released:	1979
Recorded:	July 3 and 4 and August 30, 1979
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:46
Producer:	Nils Winther
Chronology:	Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
Prev Title:	Trio 2
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	Just the Way You Are
Next Year:	1980

Dancing on the Tables is a studio album by jazz bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, which was recorded in 1979 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "The bassist contributed four compositions, which are joined by a Danish folk song. The nearly 15-minute "Dancing on the Tables" (which utilizes some childlike melodies) and the episodic "Clouds" are highlights of the continually intriguing and adventurous program".

Track listing

All compositions by Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen except where noted.

1. "Dancing on the Tables" – 14:48
2. "Future Child" – 1:37
3. "Jeg Gik Mig Ud en Sommerdag" (Traditional) – 3:32
4. "Evening Song" – 9:30
5. "Clouds" – 10:19

Personnel

• Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – bass
• Dave Liebman – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• John Scofield – guitar
• Billy Hart – drums

Notes and References

1. http://steeplechase.dk/wordpress/niels-henning-rsted-pedersen-dancing-on-the-tables-sccd-31125/ SteepleChase Productions ApS
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Steeplechase_1100.htm Jazlists: SteepleChase Records discography