The Changes of Life explained

The Changes of Life
Type:Studio
Artist:Jaki Byard
Border:yes
Released:2001
Recorded:January 30–31, 1996
Genre:Jazz
Label:Meldac
Chronology:Jaki Byard

The Changes of Life is an album by pianist Jaki Byard, with bassist Ralph Hamperian, and drummer Richard Allen.

Recording and music

The album was recorded in January 1996. Most of the tracks are ballads. Byard's "Family Suite" composition was previously recorded for the album Family Man.

Release

The Japanese label Meldac released the album on CD.

Track listing

  1. "September Song" – 5:15
  2. "Solitude" – 5:14
  3. "The Changes of Life" – 4:09
  4. "All Alone" – 7:30
  5. "Mandella" – 1:40
  6. "Giant Steps" – 4:02
  7. "Left Alone" – 5:01
  8. "Family Suite" – 13:26
  9. "Stardust" – 5:56

Personnel