Hal Galper has long been an underrated composer and pianist. This Enja release from 1977 finds him at the top of his game in both roles, leading a strong quartet with trumpeter Terumasa Hino, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Tony Williams. Opening with his thunderous, inventive post-bop vehicle "Now Hear This," each musician adds something special to this driving piece (which also benefits from an in-tune piano, something not provided to Galper for a rendition heard on the live LP Speak with a Single Voice). The first track sets such high expectations that one would expect a letdown, but that isn't the case. Galper quickly cools things down with "Shadow Waltz," a lush ballad. In addition to his superb originals, Galper offers a jaunty take of Thelonious Monk's "Bemsha Swing." ~ Ken Dryden
Recorded on February 15, 1977.
Personnel: Hal Galper (piano); Terumasa Hino (flute, trumpet, flugelhorn); Cecil McBee (bass instrument); Toni Williams, Tony Williams (drums).
Audio Mixers: Thorsten Scheffner; Carlos Albrecht.
Recording information: CI Sound Studio, New York, NY (02/15/1977).
Photographers: Roger Pola; Carol Friedman.
Personnel: Hal Galper (piano), Terumasa Hino (trumpet), Cecil McBee (bass), Anthony Williams (drums).
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