1 Bill Evans 4:49			play
2 Fictionary 7:11
3 Sienna 6:31
4 Lincoln Reviews His Notes 7:39
5 Hard Eights 7:34
6 Something Left Unsaid 4:53	
7 Trio #2 6:07
8 Where Are You From Today 5:30     play
9 Falling Grace Swallow 4:46
10 Trio, No. 2 5:26
11 On The Other Hand 5:02

  
Personnel:
Lyle Mays — Piano
Marc Johnson — Bass
Jack DeJohnette — Drums
Pat Metheny — Producer

Lyle Mays, who came to fame for his electric collaborations with Pat Metheny, surprised many with this superior outing in an acoustic trio setting. On the liner jacket Mays thanks Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and Paul Bley for their inspiration. If one adds in Chick Corea and especially Bill Evans, that should give listeners an idea of what to expect. However, to his credit (and with the assistance of bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Jack Dejohnette) Mays avoids performing overly played standards and sticks mostly to originals (including two free improvisations). There is no coasting on this excellent set. ---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.

This cd is considered to be one of Lyle Mays' best two efforts, the other being the maiden release under his own name in 1985.I have none of his renowned electric collaborations with Pat Matheny although I'm sure I have him in recordings with other groups within my collection.

The talent of Lyle Mays and the other trio members is well known through many recordings. Lyle Mays, besides being exceptional on the acoustic piano, is equally gifted with compositional skills. The tribute to Bill Evans, my favorite cut, captures all of the style and feeling associated with his (Evans) playing. "Fictionary", "Sienna", "Hard Eights","Something Left Unsaid", and "Where Are You From Today" are excellent compositions and display not only Lyle's artistry at the piano but the fine bass work of Marc Johnson and the exceptional light touches on the drums by Jack DeJohnette as well.

That said, free style or avant garde has never been appreciated by me, probably indicating my lack of musical education or even a sophistication of taste. I feel that music is an emotional appeal to the individual and some of the tracks fail to make it for me. "Trio #2" is a good example of what appears to me as one big intro that goes nowhere! ("what are we going to play, guys?.....gee, I dunno....let's just play around.....maybe something will fall out!). "On the Other Hand" has some beautiful piano runs and fills but not much else.

This cd will probably appeal mostly to those fans who follow the musicians on this cd, those who appreciate some of the truly good compositions contained on this cd, and neglecting all else, excellent musicianship. --- Robert J. Ament "papacoolbreeze"

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01 Fictionary
02 Either Ornette
03 Chorinho
04 Lincoln Reviews
05 Hard Eights
06 Disbelief
07 Are We There Yet
08 Au Lait
09 August

Lyle Mays (Piano)
Bob Sheppard (Sax)
Marc Johnson (Bass)
Mark Walker (Drums)

This is one of his best live performances from his Quartet dating back to 1993. Lyle has always been one of the most prolific and inspirational jazz musicians of our time.

I'm proud to say Lyles' name in the same breath with Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Beethoven. All of the members of the Quartet band are first class. I have a special call out to Marc Johnson, Bob Sheppard, and Mark Walker as prolific and well known players whom contributed to the music with clear precision and passion. I have recordings of Mark Walker with "Oregon", Marc Johnson with the late "Bill Evans",Bob Sheppard with "Chick Corea" and Lyle with...well we all know. This is a great powerhouse of musicians.

This a classic recording that belongs in every household seeking beautiful jazz music(or just beautiful music). I look forward to and I hope for future Lyle recordings in various forms: Solo, Sextet, Quartet, and in Pat Metheny Group form! Maybe another duet with Pat? Let' s go Lyle!

Rock on great recording, five stars! --- Travis Wade Evans, amazon.com

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1 	This Moment 	4:00
2 	Let Me Count The Ways 	6:39
3 	We Are All Alone 	10:33
4 	The Imperative 	2:22
5 	Procession 	3:56
6 	Black Ice 	3:29
7 	Origami 	1:08
8 	Lightning Field 	3:42
9 	Locked In Amber 	4:50
10 	Long Life 	7:57

Lyle Mays - piano

The dramatic, almost maddeningly detailed and sophisticated Solo: Improvisations for Expanded Piano gives vivid voice to Lyle Mays’ thoughts and moods. Longtime collaborator Pat Metheny’s and Steve Rodby’s production provides crystal-clear canvases for Mays’ orchestral musings, which are realized on MIDI piano, grand piano and synthesizer. Whether growing and twisting sparse, reflective melody lines into pretty little dances on intimate pieces like “Let Me Count the Ways” or carving out an epic journey through complex, thematically linked movements, as on “We Are All Alone,” Mays builds on recognizable themes, moods and dilemmas, making even his most challenging arrangements oddly accessible. There is charm and reverent intimacy in “Origami,” a detailed, precise piece that vividly illustrates the art form’s regimented but wonderful folds. Likewise, glints of fear and beauty play throughout “Lightning Field,” which builds tension through dissonance, dynamics and hard, dramatic chord hits. This challenging album invites listeners on a journey of the mind and the heart, as described by the vivid fingerwork of one of the modern era’s most accomplished pianists. ---Hilarie Grey, jazztimes.com

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