''Moving In'' is an album by saxophonist
Chris Potter. It was recorded in 1996 and released later that year by
Concord
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Meaning "agreement"
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* Harmony, in music
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. It features Potter in a quartet with pianist
Brad Mehldau
Bradford Alexander Mehldau (; born August 23, 1970) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Mehldau studied music at The New School, and toured and recorded while still a student. He was a member of saxophonist Joshua Redman's Quar ...
, bassist
Larry Grenadier
Larry Grenadier (born February 6, 1966 in San Francisco) is an American jazz double bassist.
Early life
Grenadier's father, Albert, was a trumpet player, and his two brothers, Phil and Steve, play trumpet and guitar, respectively. Grenadier be ...
and drummer
Billy Hart
Billy Hart (born November 29, 1940) is an American jazz drummer and educator. He is known internationally for his work with Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi" band in the early 1970s, as well with Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, and Quest, among others.
Bi ...
.
Music and recording
Potter plays tenor sax on most of the tracks.
He switches to soprano sax for "Book of Kells" and "A Kiss to Build a Dream On".
On "Chorale", he plays bass clarinet.
The title track is played in 5/4 time.
Reception
The
AllMusic
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reviewer wrote that "Concept-wise, this isn't Potter's boldest offering. But the playing is emotionally charged and technically superb."
The ''
Chicago Tribune
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'' reviewer commented that Potter's album was "the boldest recording of his career".
[Reich, Howard (April 6, 1997]
"Chris Potter"
''Chicago Tribune''.
Track listing
#"Nero's Fiddle" – 7:02
#"Book Of Kells" – 7:20
#"Moving In" – 6:33
#"A Kiss to Build a Dream On" – 7:24
#"Rhubarb" – 7:24
#"South for the Winter" – 7:16
#"The Forest" – 8:40
#"Pelog" – 5:18
#"Chorale" – 4:54
#"Old Faithful" – 6:25
Personnel
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Chris Potter – tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet
*
Brad Mehldau
Bradford Alexander Mehldau (; born August 23, 1970) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Mehldau studied music at The New School, and toured and recorded while still a student. He was a member of saxophonist Joshua Redman's Quar ...
– piano
*
Larry Grenadier
Larry Grenadier (born February 6, 1966 in San Francisco) is an American jazz double bassist.
Early life
Grenadier's father, Albert, was a trumpet player, and his two brothers, Phil and Steve, play trumpet and guitar, respectively. Grenadier be ...
– bass
*
Billy Hart
Billy Hart (born November 29, 1940) is an American jazz drummer and educator. He is known internationally for his work with Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi" band in the early 1970s, as well with Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, and Quest, among others.
Bi ...
– drums
References
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1996 albums
Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist) albums
Concord Records albums