Moving In is an album by saxophonist Chris Potter. It was recorded in 1996 and released later that year by Concord. It features Potter in a quartet with pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Billy Hart.

Moving In
Studio album by
Released1996
RecordedFebruary 6–7, 1996
GenreJazz
Length68:19
LabelConcord
ProducerNick Phillips
Chris Potter chronology
Sundiata
(1995)
Moving In
(1996)
Concord Duo Series Volume Ten
(1996)

Music and recording edit

Potter plays tenor sax on most of the tracks.[1] He switches to soprano sax for "Book of Kells" and "A Kiss to Build a Dream On".[1] On "Chorale", he plays bass clarinet.[1] The title track is played in 5/4 time.[1]

Reception edit

The AllMusic reviewer wrote that "Concept-wise, this isn't Potter's boldest offering. But the playing is emotionally charged and technically superb."[1] The Chicago Tribune reviewer commented that Potter's album was "the boldest recording of his career".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz    [3]

Track listing edit

  1. "Nero's Fiddle" – 7:02
  2. "Book Of Kells" – 7:20
  3. "Moving In" – 6:33
  4. "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" – 7:24
  5. "Rhubarb" – 7:24
  6. "South for the Winter" – 7:16
  7. "The Forest" – 8:40
  8. "Pelog" – 5:18
  9. "Chorale" – 4:54
  10. "Old Faithful" – 6:25

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Adler, David R. "Chris Potter – Moving In". AllMusic. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  2. ^ Reich, Howard (April 6, 1997) "Chris Potter". Chicago Tribune.
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1176. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.