Andy Laverne - Another World (1991) FLAC

Tracklist:

[5:39] 01. Andy Laverne - Spiral
[3:57] 02. Andy Laverne - Another World
[5:22] 03. Andy Laverne - Tallboys
[6:19] 04. Andy Laverne - Arizona
[7:58] 05. Andy Laverne - Cream Puff
[5:38] 06. Andy Laverne - Utah
[6:10] 07. Andy Laverne - Straight for Life
[1:45] 08. Andy Laverne - Fleur De Lys
[6:28] 09. Andy Laverne - Arizona (Alternate Take)
[6:00] 10. Andy Laverne - Straight for Life (Alternate Take)
[3:27] 11. Andy Laverne - Another World (Alternate Take)


This trio date focuses exclusively on originals by this very underrated pianist, joined by bassist Mike Richmond and drummer Billy Hart. The intense and aptly named "Spiral" features some virtuoso playing by Richmond, as does the racehorse "Tall Boys." LaVerne's playing is especially notable on the dark ballad "Cream Puff" and the two takes of "Straight For Life." The only gripe is the unnecessary addition of a synthesizer to the opening of "Spiral," which was evidently deemed so insignificant that its presence was omitted from the instrumentation listed. ~ Ken Dryden











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