The Mal Waldron Trio - Impressions
Review by Jennifer
The Mal Waldron Trio's album Impressions is a masterpiece that showcases the trio's exceptional musicality and innovation. The album features 10 tracks that are a combination of Waldron's original compositions and classic jazz standards.
Waldron's piano playing is at the forefront of the album, and his unique style is evident in each track. His improvisation skills are unparalleled, and he effortlessly blends elements of traditional jazz with more contemporary sounds.
The trio's chemistry is undeniable, and the rhythm section of Reggie Workman on bass and Ed Blackwell on drums provides the perfect foundation for Waldron's playing. Workman's bass lines are rich and full, while Blackwell's drumming is dynamic and expressive.
The album's standout tracks include "All Alone," a hauntingly beautiful ballad, and "The Seagulls of Kristiansund," a lively and upbeat number that showcases the trio's versatility.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: the-mal-waldron-trio-impressions.zip- MP3 size: 54 mb
- FLAC size: 639 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Champs Elysées | ||
| All About Us | ||
| C-Est Formidable | 3:40 | |
| Ciao! | ||
| C'est Formidable | ||
| Chao | 09:55 | |
| With A Song In My Heart | ||
| Les Champs Elysées | 06:22 | |
| You Stepped Out of a Dream | 05:47 | |
| Cest Formidable | 04:04 | |
| All The Way | ||
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream | ||
| All the Way | 06:38 | |
| Champ Elysées | 6:23 | |
| With a Song in My Heart | 03:40 |
Video
Mal Waldron Impressions Champs Élysées
All About US, The Mal Waldron Trio, 1958
Mal Waldron - Impressions (Full Album)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 32-176
- LPJ-70047
- 8242, NJLP 8242
- OJC-132, NJ-8242
- MJ-7017
- SMJ-6613(M)
- OJCCD-132-2, NJ-8242
- UCCO-5389
- SMJ6613M (mono)
Labels
- Esquire
- Prestige
- Prestige, New Jazz
- Original Jazz Classics, Prestige, New Jazz
- Top Rank International, Prestige
- Status Records , New Jazz
- Jpn Victor
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Mono
- Reissue
- Promo
- CD
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Made By | Toshiba EMI Ltd |
| Record Company | Prestige Records Inc. |
| Recorded At | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey |
| Distributed By | Fantasy, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Fantasy, Inc. |
| Published By | Prestige Music |
| Manufactured By | Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd. |
| Licensed Through | Cosdel Inc. |
| Remastered At | Fantasy Studios |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Concord Music Group, Inc. |
| Marketed By | Universal Music LLC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Addison Farmer |
| Drums | Al Heath |
| Piano | Mal Waldron |
| Liner Notes | Ira Gitler |
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Mastered By | GH |
| Engineer | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Remastered By [Digital Remastering | Kirk Felton |
| 1992] | Kirk Felton |
| Supervised By | Esmond Edwards |
Notes
- Track A2 (All About Us) was written by Mal's wife Elaine Waldron, who is credited as Elaine Greenidge on label.
- Recorded in Hackensack, New Jersey; March 20, 1959.
- Labels without deep grooves, otherwise identical to first pressing. Exact year of release unknown.
- Blue Trident label
- Recorded in Hackensack, NJ; March 20, 1959.
- Comes with insert with Japanese writing.
Barcodes
- Rights Society (B1 to B3): ASCAP
- Rights Society (A1 to A3, B4): BMI
- Matrix / Runout (A label matrix): OJC-132-A
- Matrix / Runout (B label matrix): OJC-132-B
- Matrix / Runout (A runout etched): GH P A O̶̷J̶̷C̶̷-̶̷1̶̷6̶̷2̶̷-̶̷A̶̷₁̶̷ OJC-132-A₁
- Matrix / Runout (B runout etched): GH P A̶̷ ̶̷O̶̷J̶̷C̶̷-̶̷1̶̷6̶̷2̶̷-̶̷B̶̷₁̶̷ OJC-132-B₁
- Matrix / Runout (Both labels): RANK-7010
- Matrix / Runout (Label, side A): NJLP-8242-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label, side B): NJLP-8242-B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, stamped): NJLP 8242A OL 111.2 2T
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, stamped): NJLP 8242B OL 111.4 2T
- Matrix / Runout (Runout - A side - etched RVB stamped): NJLP-8242.A. RVG
- Matrix / Runout (Runout - B side - etched RVB stamped): NJLP-8242.B. RVG
- Matrix / Runout ((Side 1) Etched): NJLP-8242.A.
- Matrix / Runout ((Side 2) Etched): NJLP-8242.B.
- Matrix / Runout ((Both sides) Stamped): RVG
- Barcode: 0 25218-6132-2
Summary by Jennifer
Comments
2023-04-12
@SpanglishGuitarMan Yr welcome--and thx for appreciating it.
2023-04-12
Thx for uploading...
2023-04-12
I am about to find all Mal Waldron's catalog this next month.
2023-04-11
I love Mal Waldron!!! He is my favorite Jazz pianist most definitely.
2023-04-11
今日マル・ウォルドロントリオの演奏の動画を見てとても懐かしくなりました。マルと言えば、レフトアローンです。５０年前の日本公演に行き、以後はCDで何百回聴いたことか。当時の演奏を動画で観れる、今の時代の何と便利なことか！
2023-04-11
thank you for uploading this masterpiece!
2023-04-10
This album is ? from beginning to end. Thank you for sharing this gem.
2023-04-10
Dang, a real tour-de-force solo turn on "Ciao"!
2023-04-09
I didn't know this astonishing music from such a rousing and lyric Mal Waldron!
2023-04-08
20:33 POV: You're in an elevator with strangers trying to get to the top floor. ;)
2023-04-08
Track A2 (All About Us) was written by Mal's wife Elaine Waldron, who is credited as Elaine Greenidge on label
2023-04-08
A piece of Jazz trivia The Rhythm section are extremely interesting , Bassist Addison Farmer is the twin of his more famous brother Art Farmer. Drummer Albert Heath is one of the Heath clan , the others being Saxophonist Jimmy and Bassist Percy.
2023-04-07
Timeless, will live forever, unless humans lose the ability to appreciate (or, GOD FORBID, hear) great music.
2023-04-07
Coisa linda
2023-04-06
thanks a lot. there's not enough mal waldron on youtube.
2023-04-06
j'ai pu voir cet extraordinaire pianiste plusieurs années en concert ! Il demeure pour moi l'un des plus grands !
2023-04-06
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2023-04-05
haunting .
2023-04-05
Speechless!