Marily Crispell - Amaryllis

Marilyn Crispell, Gary Peacock, Paul Motian — Amaryllis

LP from the ECM Luminessence Series

Return of the great American jazz trio that delivered the poll-topping Nothing Ever Was, Anyway in 1997. Material heard on Amaryllis is by turns thoughtful, touching, joyous and viscerally exciting. Some of the songs are well known — almost classics of new jazz — including Crispell's "Rounds," Peacock's "Requiem" and "December Wings," Motian's "Conception Vessel."

There are also a number of startlingly effective free improvised ballads. As leader Marilyn Crispell says, "There's a great depth of communication, a rare delicacy. " Interaction between the musicians is exceptional.

Recorded February 2000 at Avatar Studios, New York

Musicians:
Marilyn Crispell, piano
Cary Peacock, double bass
Paul Motian, drums