Mulgrew Miller - The Countdown (1989)

Mulgrew Miller's fourth Landmark release is a particularly strong all-star date, teaming the pianist with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson (who sits out on two of the seven numbers), bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. Other than a surprisingly effective "What the World Needs Now Is Love," the repertoire is comprised of originals by Miller (four) and one apiece from Williams and Henderson ("Tetragon"). A high-quality advanced hard bop set.


Tracks:

01. The Countdown (Miller) - 8:19
02. Exact Change (Miller) - 5:24
03. What the World Needs Now Is Love (Bacharach-David) - 7:32
04. "1684" (Carter) - 5:56
05. Tetragon (Henderson) - 6:45
06. Crystal Palace (Williams) - 5:42
07. Ambrosia (Miller) - 4:46
08. August Afternoon (Miller) - 6:02

Personnel:

Mulgrew Miller - piano
Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone (#1,3-6,8)
Ron Carter - bass
Tony Williams - drums

Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA on August 15-16, 1988.