Chaos (Paul Bley album)


Chao is an album by pianist Paul Bley, bassist Furio Di Castri and drummer Tony Oxley recorded in Italy in 1994 and released on the Soul Note label in 1998.

Reception

awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This set of concise free improvisations is highly recommended to open-minded listeners".
All About Jazz said "There are plenty of interesting harmonies here, and a sense of rhythm which both includes and goes beyond the tyranny of the beat. Fans of Paul Bley or post-bop music in general will have a treat with this beautifully produced recording". Another review on the same site states "Bley and company have churned out a very interesting collection of tunes that stretch the imagination and boundaries of jazz".

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated
  1. "Chaos" - 4:53
  2. "Touching Bass" - 3:47
  3. "Modulating" - 4:37
  4. " Soft Touch" - 5:58
  5. "Poetic Justice" - 6:36
  6. "Interpercussion 1" - 1:51
  7. "Touch Control" - 3:22
  8. "Turnham Bey" - 4:58
  9. "Street Wise" - 6:07
  10. "Bow Out" - 4:20
  11. "Starting Over" - 5:16
  12. "Interpercussion 2" - 3:34
  13. "Template" - 4:00

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