Collaboration West


Collaboration West is an album by jazz vibraphonist and pianist Teddy Charles recorded in 1953 for the Prestige label. Four tracks from an earlier session were added to the 1993 CD release.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Although there are some swinging sections, much of the music is quite complex with difficult arrangements and some polytonality... The music is thought-provoking if a bit cold and clinical, easier to respect than to love".

Track listing

All compositions by Teddy Charles except where noted.
  1. "Variations on a Motive by Bud" – 4:20
  2. "Wailing Dervish" – 4:31
  3. "Further Out" – 5:42
  4. "Etudiez le Cahier" – 3:48
  5. "Margo" – 4:51
  6. "Bobalob" – 7:01
  7. "Edging Out" – 4:13 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Nocturne" – 2:52 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "Composition for Four Pieces" – 1:35 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "A Night in Tunisia" – 6:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
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