Mal-1


Mal-1 is the debut album by the jazz pianist and composer Mal Waldron. It was released through Prestige Records in May 1957. It was recorded in November 1956.

Reception

A contemporaneous review by John S. [Wilson (music critic)|John S. Wilson] stated that trumpeter Idrees Sulieman and alto saxophonist Gigi Gryce "play unusually well while Waldron contributes several provocative compositions and arrangements and plays with typically dark, warm charm". The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated, "Mal Waldron's recording debut as a leader presents the pianist with his many gifts already well developed".

Track listing

  1. "Stablemates" – 4:51
  2. "Yesterdays" – 7:47
  3. "Transfiguration" – 7:17
  4. "Bud Study" – 5:48
  5. "Dee's Dilemma" – 6:58
  6. "Shome" – 5:07

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