Unspoken is the sixth studio album by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter, released in 1997 by Concord Jazz.Chris Potter Leader Discography. Retrieved January 9, 2017Dave Holland Discography. Retrieved January 9, 2017 It features Potter in a quartet with guitarist John Scofield, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Jack DeJohnette.
Reception
Leo Stanley's AllMusic review awarded the album 4 stars, stating that "Chris Potter recorded his most adventurous record to date with Unspoken. Although his powerhouse rhythm section sometimes overwhelms him, Potter flexes more creative muscle throughout Unspoken, resulting in an engaging, frequently provocative listen".
All About Jazz correspondent Robert Spencer observed that "Unspoken is a solid album from start to finish. The sidemen are top-notch throughout, and the leader doesn't disappoint."Spencer, R. All About Jazz Review, September 1, 1997
In JazzTimes, Bill Milkowski wrote that "on his latest for Concord, Unspoken, Potter leaps to another level. Different influences are beginning to creep into both his playing and writing on this superb outing. There's a looseness and a spirit of adventure that one did not necessarily encounter in his earlier efforts".Milkowski, B. Chris Potter: Raising the Bar, JazzTimes, December 1997
Track listing All compositions by Chris Potter "Wistful" – 7:45 "Seven Eleven" – 9:08 "Hieroglyph" – 6:00 "Amsterdam Blues" – 7:50 "Et Tu, Bruté?" – 7:12 "Unspoken" – 5:41 "No Cigar" – 5:18 "Time Zone" – 8:55 "New Vision" – 7:11
Personnel Chris Potter – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone John Scofield − guitar Dave Holland − bass Jack DeJohnette – drums
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