''Invitation'' is an album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1974 and released on the Danish

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accessed October 4, 2010 The album features five of Hill's original compositions and one

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performed by Hill in a trio with bassist Christopher White and drummer Art Lewis. The CD added an alternate take as a bonus track.

Reception

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review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars stating "Such fascinating music will be of great interest to fans of Andrew Hill".Dryden, K.

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accessed October 4, 2010

Track listing

:''All compositions by Andrew Hill except as indicated'' # "Catfish" – 6:31 # "Lost No More" – 5:23 # "Morning Flower" – 12:19 # " Invitation" (

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) – 8:40 # "Laverne" – 7:33 # "Little John" – 6:51 # "Catfish" lternate take- 10:39 Bonus track on CD :*Recorded at Minot Sound Studios, White Plains, New York on October 17, 1974

Personnel

* Andrew Hill –

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*Chris White –

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*Art Lewis –

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References

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