The Magic Triangle is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen, saxophonist Joseph Jarman and drummer Don Moye, recorded in 1979 for the Italian Black Saint label.[1][2]
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | July 24–26, 1979 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:33 | |||
| Label | Black Saint | |||
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Reception edit
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The four group originals, although sometimes using themes, are quite spontaneous and most noteworthy for the interplay between the unpredictable Jarman and the powerful pianist. Mostly for very open-eared listeners".[3]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
Track listing edit
- All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated
- "Lonely Child" (Joseph Jarman) – 14:34
- "J.F.M. - 3 Way Blues" (Don Moye) – 5:41
- "Hippy Dippy" – 9:23
- "What Was Ain't" – 10:48
- Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on July 24–26, 1979
Personnel edit
- Don Pullen – piano, vocals
- Joseph Jarman – flute, alto flute, piccolo, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet
- Famoudou Don Moye – drums, congas
References edit
- ^ Don Pullen discography accessed May 6, 2011
- ^ Smith, Will (26 Sep 1993). "Jazz Sounds". Entertainment. Omaha World-Herald. p. 13.
- ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 6, 2011
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1185. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.