What It Is is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron recorded in 1981 and released by the Enja label.Mal Waldron discography accessed March 1, 2011

Reception The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 3 stars stating "dauntless piano".Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed March 1, 2011

Track listing All compositions by Mal Waldron except as indicated "Charlie Parker's Last Supper" (Clifford Jordan) — 7:14 "Hymn from the Inferno" — 12:02 "What It Is" — 17:58 Recorded at Vanguard Studios in New York City on November 15, 1981

Personnel Mal Waldron — piano Clifford Jordan — tenor saxophone Cecil McBee — bass Dannie Richmond — drums

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