Unspoken (Chris Potter album)
Unspoken is an album by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter released by Concord Jazz in 1997.[1][2]
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Released | 1997 | |||
Recorded | May 21–23, 1997 | |||
Studio | Make Believe Ballroom, West Shokan, New York | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 65:01 | |||
Label | Concord Jazz | |||
Producer | John Burk, Allen Farnham | |||
Chris Potter chronology | ||||
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Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic |
The Allmusic review by Leo Stanley awarded the album 41⁄2 stars stating "Chris Potter recorded his most adventurous record to date with Unspoken. Although his powerhouse rhythm section sometimes overwhelms him, Potter flexes more creative muscle throughout Unspoken, resulting in an engaging, frequently provocative listen".[3]
All About Jazz correspondent Robert Spencer observed "Unspoken is a solid album from start to finish. The sidemen are top-notch throughout, and the leader doesn't disappoint. I'll be interested to check out Chris Potter's future work".[4]
In JazzTimes, Bill Milkowski wrote "On his latest for Concord, Unspoken, Potter leaps to another level. Different influences are beginning to creep into both his playing and writing on this superb outing. There's a looseness and a spirit of adventure that one did not necessarily encounter in his earlier efforts".[5]
Track listing
All compositions by Chris Potter
- "Wistful" – 7:45
- "Seven Eleven" – 9:08
- "Hieroglyph" – 6:00
- "Amsterdam Blues" – 7:50
- "Et Tu, Bruté?" – 7:12
- "Unspoken" – 5:41
- "No Cigar" – 5:18
- "Time Zone" – 8:55
- "New Vision" – 7:11
Personnel
- Chris Potter – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
- John Scofield − guitar
- Dave Holland − bass
- Jack DeJohnette – drums
References
- Chris Potter Leader Discography. Retrieved January 9, 2017
- Dave Holland Discography. Retrieved January 9, 2017
- Stanley, Leo. Chris Potter – Unspoken: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- Spencer, R. All About Jazz Review, September 1, 1997
- Milkowski, B. Chris Potter: Raising the Bar, JazzTimes, December 1997