Eternal Spirit
Studio album by
Released1989
RecordedJanuary 30–31, 1989
StudioRudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
GenreJazz
Length48:43
LabelBlue Note
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Andrew Hill chronology
Verona Rag
(1986)
Eternal Spirit
(1989)
But Not Farewell
(1990)

Eternal Spirit is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1989 and released on the Blue Note label.[1] The album features six of Hill's original compositions performed by his quintet with alto saxophonist Greg Osby, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Ben Riley. Three alternate takes were added to the CD release as bonus tracks.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "There are no weak performances on this superb post bop effort, Andrew Hill's strongest recording in several years".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Andrew Hill
  1. "Pinnacle" - 9:53
  2. "Golden Sunset" - 10:20
  3. "Samba Rasta" - 4:50
  4. "Tail Feather" - 6:16
  5. "Spiritual Lover" - 7:43
  6. "Bobby's Tune" - 8:41
  7. "Pinnacle" [alternate take] - 7:29 Bonus track on CD
  8. "Golden Sunset" [alternate take] - 5:12 Bonus track on CD
  9. "Spiritual Lover" [alternate take] - 6:44 Bonus track on CD
  • Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on January 30 (tracks 4 & 6-9) and January 31 (tracks 1-3 & 5), 1989

Personnel

References

  1. Andrew Hill discography accessed October 1, 2010
  2. 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 1, 2010
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