Metamorphosis (Don Friedman album) explained

Metamorphosis
Type:Studio
Artist:Don Friedman
Cover:Metamorphosis (Don Friedman album).jpg
Released:1966
Recorded:February 22, 1966
Studio:Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre:Jazz
Length:44:49
Label:Prestige
PR 7488
Producer:Cal Lampley
Chronology:Don Friedman
Prev Title:Dreams and Explorations
Prev Year:1964
Next Title:Hope for Tomorrow
Next Year:1975

Metamorphosis is the fifth album by pianist Don Friedman which was recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "For Friedman's fifth recording, he is definitely exploring the progressive edges of modern mainstream post-bop... Certainly Friedman challenges listeners with this music, but he also challenges his own abilities and concepts. For the time period, it is one of the most vital, original, progressive statements, and one that, after all these years, retains a timeless freshness that bears not only a second listening, but consideration as a creative music hallmark.".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Don Friedman, except as indicated

  1. "Wakin' Up" – 4:53
  2. "Spring Sign" – 11:38
  3. "Drive" (Jimmy Giuffre) – 4:47
  4. "Extension" (Attila Zoller) – 9:17
  5. "Troubadours Groovedour" (Zoller) – 6:44
  6. "Dream Bells" (Zoller) – 7:30

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7400-series/#pr-7488 Prestige Records discography
  2. Nastos, M. G. AllMusic Review, accessed October 24, 2012