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Lyle Mays, who came to fame for his electric collaborations with Pat Metheny, surprised many with this superior outing in an acoustic trio setting. On the liner jacket Mays thanks Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and Paul Bley for their inspiration. If one adds in Chick Corea and especially Bill Evans, that should give listeners an idea of what to expect. However, to his credit (and with the assistance of bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Jack Dejohnette) Mays avoids performing overly played standards and sticks mostly to originals (including two free improvisations). There is no coasting on this excellent set. ~ Scott Yanow
With Marc Johnson & Jack DeJohnette.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Recorded at The Power Station, New York, New York on April 23, 1992.
Personnel: Lyle Mays (piano); Marc Johnson (acoustic bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums).
Also Feat:Jack DejohnetteDown Beat (6/93, p.49) - 4 Stars - Very Good - "...FICTIONARY celebrates Mays the epitomical jazz pianist...a set that's pensive but never brooding, lyrical but never gauzy..." Lyle Mays With Marc Johnson & Jack DeJohnette Fictionary Songs | 1. | Bill Evans | $0.99 | |
| 2. | Fictionary | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Sienna | $0.99 | |
| 4. | Lincoln Reviews His Notes | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Hard Eights | $0.99 | |
| 6. | Something Left Unsaid | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Trio #2 | $0.99 | |
| 8. | Where Are You From Today | $0.99 | |
| 9. | Falling Grace | $0.99 | |
| 10. | Trio, No. 2 | $0.99 | |
| 11. | On The Other Hand | $0.99 | |
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Fictionary Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Relaxing
Perfect CD for those who love piano jazz and want to relax and listen.
For me Lyle is a surprise here because he just don´t get this space to perform on Pat Matheny´s records. The way he plays is just great. On drums is Jack de Johnette and on bass Marc Johnson. A real great cd with lot´s of good music.
Submitted by claesrunbalk (Gothenburgh, Sweden) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Fictionary not the best of Mays.
"Fictionary" by Lyle Mays was an unsatifying experience for me. Mainly because I am not a big fan of the jazz trio, particularly when the music is as progressive and as dark this offering. Away from the PMG, Lyle Mays, for me, is at his best on the first four cuts from "Street Dreams". There his talents shine as a composer, arranger and performer of more traditional swing and latin styles, along with layered solo work in musical material that is happier and more accessible.
Submitted by a reviewer (Dallas, TX - USA)
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 This is my favorite album of all time (so far)
I never tire of Lyle Mays' playing and compositions. He's much more consistent than PMG which makes this better listening to concentrate on or have on as thinking music while reading or writing. I must say that his music is very private, less useful as music for social occassions.
Submitted by Susan (Redmond, WA)
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