Piano Solo, Vol. 1

by Irene Schweizer

Overview

Recorded over the course of two days in May 1990, Piano Solo, Vol. 1 offers a wide cross-section of the many modes of impressive improviser and pianist Irene Schweizer. It moves almost without pause through various forms and moods. In a ten-minute span one hears the spacious and lovely "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe," immediately juxtaposed against the jaunty, prepared piano rattling accompaniment of "Wo Ist Mein Hund?," which flows into the abstract, single-note searching and percussive hand volleying of "Backlash." With well-timed moments of suspense and humor, this album is a great listen and a good sampling of what Schweizer does. ~ Joslyn Layne

Product Details

Release Date:	02/25/1995
Label:	INTAKT RECORDS
UPC:	7619942502027

Tracks

1. Verschoben
2. Irritations & Variations
3. The Ballad of the Sad Caf¿¿
4. Wo Ist Mein Hund?
5. Backlash
6. Stomping at the Church
7. Melancholy Single Blues
8. Look-In
9. Look-Out
10. Polka, Dots & Stringbeans
11. Wieso?
12. Broken Notes
13. Endlich!
14. Talking Frog
15. Blauer Mazurka

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Irene Schweizer   Primary Artist,Piano

Technical Credits

Irene Schweizer   Composer,Mastering
Patrik Landolt   Mastering
Peter Pfister   Mastering,Engineer
Rosmarie A. Meier   Executive Producer
Ruedi Wyss   Design