Fred Kaz - Eastern Exposure (1960) [2012 Japan 24-bit Remaster]

An unusual little record – a set that's a bit "fake" in its pedigree, but which still comes across with some wonderfully vivid results! Fred Kaz is a Chicago pianist, but he works here on a set of original compositions based on his readings on Near Eastern cultures – dubbed by Fred as "Turkish experiments" in the liner notes – and a compelling blend of Eastern modes and modern jazz piano – maybe not as all-out as later experiments of the type on MPS/Saba, but still pretty darn great!


Tracks:

01. Sand
02. Ameer
03. Alms
04. Beneath The Sun
05. Salaam
06. One White Whale
07. Turkish Blues
08. Fez
09. Muezzin
10. Tassel

Personnel:

Fred Kaz - piano
Victor Sproles - bass
Roger Wanderscheid - drums