Change a Pace

by Duke Jordan Trio, Duke Jordan

Overview

After a flurry of recording activity, Duke Jordan had few opportunities to record as a leader for most of the 1960s. That changed in the following decade with the beginning of his long, fruitful relationship with the Danish label Steeplechase. By the time of this 1979, the pianist had moved to Denmark; he is joined by the great Danish bass virtuoso Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen and drummer Billy Hart, playing nine originals by the leader. The loping ballad "I Thought You'd Call Today" merits a bittersweet lyric to go with it, while "Double Scotch" sounds like the kind of jaunty tune that could have been conceived by Billy Strayhorn in the '40s. "Diamond Stud" is a breezy number with a few twists, with great solos all around. While none of Duke Jordan's compositions on this date ever became as well known as his "Jordu," "Flight to Jordan," or "No Problem," this session is warmly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	07/29/1994
Label:	STEEPLECHASE
UPC:	0716043113521

Tracks

1. Change a Pace
2. I Thought You'd Call Today
3. Double Scotch
4. Miss Kissed
5. Diamond Stud
6. It's Hard to Know
7. Anything Can Happen
8. Deacon's Blues
9. My Queen Is Home to Stay

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Duke Jordan Trio   Primary Artist
Duke Jordan   Primary Artist,Piano
Wolverines Jazz Band of Bern   Primary Artist
Billy Hart   Guest Artist,Drums
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen   Guest Artist,Bass

Technical Credits

Freddy Hansson   Engineer
Duke Jordan   Composer
Nils Winther   Producer,Photography
Mark Gardner   Liner Notes
Per Grunnet   Cover Design
Wolverines Jazz Band of Bern   Performer