Martial Solal - At Newport '63: Reissue, Remastered (1963/2016)

French jazz pianist Martial Solal's American recording debut took place at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival, with his set recorded and initially released by RCA Victor, though it was deemed too short for release, so a few numbers recorded during his afternoon rehearsal were added to lengthen the album, with applause duplicated from other numbers. Joined by Bill Evans' former rhythm section, bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian (who also made up his trio during an extended gig at New York City's Hickory House prior to Newport), Solal blends Art Tatum-like runs with an inherent lyrical side in a decidedly advanced bop setting. In addition to his enjoyable arrangements of standards and timeless jazz compositions, his extended work "Suite Pour Une Frise" also merits praise.

Tracklist:

01. Martial Solal - Poinciana The Song of the Tree
02. Martial Solal - Clouds Nuages
03. Martial Solal - Suite Pour Une Frise
04. Martial Solal - Stella By Starlight
05. Martial Solal - What Is This Thing Called Love
06. Martial Solal - 'Round Midnight
07. Martial Solal - Boplicity
08. Martial Solal - All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
09. Martial Solal - Fine And Dandy
10. Martial Solal - I Got Rhythm Take 1
11. Martial Solal - I Got Rhythm Take 2
12. Martial Solal - I Got Rhythm Take 3