Expansion (album) explained

Expansion is a live album released by jazz pianist Dave Burrell. It was recorded during a number of concerts in December 2003 and was released on June 8, 2004 by High Two.

The group that Burrell toured with was referred to as the Full-Blown Trio and included Burrell, Andrew Cyrille (drums) and William Parker (bass).

Reception

AllMusic calls the album "a lovely record ... by a trio versed in understatement and nuance." Reviewer Thom Jurek in particular comments on Burrell's playing by saying that his "fills between the lyric lines are humorous, warm, and dazzling."^[1] The Penguin Guide to Jazz also mention that the three men "gel perfectly" and they provide him with the most flattering context for years."^[2]

Track listing

All tracks by Dave Burrell except where noted.

1. "Expansion" – 4:10
2. "Double Heartbeat" – 8:14
3. "Cryin' Out Loud" – 7:43
4. "They Say It's Wonderful" (Irving Berlin) – 6:52
5. "About Face" – 5:40
6. "In the Balance" – 4:38
7. "Coup d'État" – 3:14

Personnel

• Dave Burrell – piano
• William Parker – bass, kora
• Andrew Cyrille – drums
• Shawn Brackbill – session photographer
• Flam – mastering
• John Rosenberg – engineer

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r692754|pure_url=yes}} Expansion]. Thom Jurek. 2007-02-02.
2. The Penguin Guide to Jazz by Richard Cook, Brian Morton, et al. pg 190.