First Prize (album)


First Prize is an album by pianist and composer George Gruntz's Concert Jazz Band, which was recorded in Switzerland in 1989 and released on Enja Records.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "This is a particularly fun outing... both complex and full of wit and color.... there is plenty of variety and many brilliant moments. George Gruntz's 18-piece group was one of the finest of the period, and this sometimes-eccentric CD is a perfect introduction to his music".

Track listing

All compositions by George Gruntz except where noted
  1. "So Easy" – 8:09
  2. "Gorby-Chief" – 11:25
  3. "Speaking of Love" – 7:47
  4. "Trance-Figurations" – 5:42
  5. "Amnesty" – 8:08
  6. "E.B.S.B.M.O." – 9:18
  7. "Band Switch" – 7:18
  8. "Fishin' With Gramps" – 5:16

Personnel