Chaos is an album by pianist Paul Bley, bassist Furio Di Castri and drummer Tony Oxley, recorded in Italy in 1994 and released on the Soul Note label in 1998.Paul Bley catalog, accessed June 29, 2014
Reception
AllMusic stated: "This set of concise free improvisations is highly recommended to open-minded listeners".Yanow, S., AllMusic Review accessed June 25, 2014
All About Jazz wrote: "There are plenty of interesting harmonies here, and a sense of rhythm which both includes and goes beyond the tyranny of the beat. Fans of Paul Bley or post-bop music in general will have a treat with this beautifully produced recording".Koenigsberg, L., All About Jazz Review, January 1, 1999 Another review on the same site stated: "Bley and company have churned out a very interesting collection of tunes that stretch the imagination and boundaries of jazz".Astarita, G., All About Jazz Review, October 1, 1998
Track listing All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated "Chaos" - 4:53 "Touching Bass" (Furio Di Castri) - 3:47 "Modulating" (Tony Oxley) - 4:37 " Soft Touch" (Bley, Oxley) - 5:58 "Poetic Justice" - 6:36 "Interpercussion 1" (Oxley) - 1:51 "Touch Control" - 3:22 "Turnham Bey" - 4:58 "Street Wise" - 6:07 "Bow Out" (Oxley) - 4:20 "Starting Over" - 5:16 "Interpercussion 2" (Oxley) - 3:34 "Template" - 4:00
Personnel Paul Bley - piano Furio Di Castri - bass Tony Oxley - drums
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