Isotope is an album by pianist Kirk Lightsey that was recorded in 1983 and released by the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.Criss Cross Jazz Records: album details accessed March 6, 2019Jazzlists: Kirk Lightsey discography accessed March 6, 2019 The 1993 CD reissue included an additional track recorded in 1991.Fitzgerald, M. Kirk Lightsey Leader Entry accessed March 7, 2019
Reception
The AllMusic review states "The strong interplay between the musicians and the interesting material uplift the set above the average trio date".
Track listing "Isotope" (Joe Henderson) – 6:54 "Oleo" (Sonny Rollins) – 4:59 "Pee Wee" (Tony Williams) – 9:46 "Witch Hunt" (Wayne Shorter) – 7:59 "A Monk's Dream" (Johnny Griffin) – 5:30 "Little Daphne" (Rudolph Johnson) – 12:43 "I'll Never Stop Loving You" (Nicholas Brodszky, Sammy Cahn) – 6:40 Bonus track on CD reissue Recorded at Studio 44, Monster, Holland on February 14, 1983 (tracks 1–6) and at Sear Sound, New York City on December 13, 1991 (track 7)
Personnel Kirk Lightsey – piano Jesper Lundgaard – bass Eddie Gladden – drums
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