''Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five'' is an album of solo performances by jazz pianist

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, recorded in 1990.

Music and recording

The album was recorded in June 1990 at the

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Release and reception

''Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five'' was released by

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. The

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reviewer described it as "A very interesting recital." ''

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'' concluded that it is "An excellent set by a master at the height of his considerable powers."

Track listing

#"Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" #"Stompin' at the Savoy" #"I Am Waiting" #"Nefertiti" #"Jitterbug Waltz" #"Stella by Starlight" #"I'll Remember April" #"Lament" #"Out Of This World" #"Django" #"Big Foot" #"Little Sunny" #"Autumn Leaves" #"Cal Massey"

Personnel

– piano

References

{{Authority control 1990 live albums Albums recorded at the Maybeck Recital Hall Concord Records live albums Solo piano jazz albums