Herbie Nichols Trio is an album by American jazz pianist Herbie Nichols, recorded on August 1 & 7 1955 and April 19, 1956 and released on Blue Note in 1956.Blue Note discography accessed November 30, 2010
Reception Although originally unheralded at the time of release, Nichol's Blue Note recordings have gained recognition as highly original and ground-breaking compositions and performances.
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded Nichols' The Complete Blue Note Recordings, released in 1997, a five-star rating, stating, "The music is virtually unclassifiable, and although largely straight-ahead, sounds unlike anything produced by Herbie Nichols' contemporaries. Essential music."Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review: The Complete Blue Note Recordings: Herbie Nichols] accessed November 30, 2010
Track listing
Personnel
Herbie Nichols Trio
August 1 & 7, 1955 Herbie Nichols – piano Al McKibbon – bass Max Roach – drums
April 19, 1956 Herbie Nichols – piano Teddy Kotick – bass Max Roach – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Herbie Nichols – liner notes
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