It is an opportunity to revisit an influential jazz artist in transition. The 1969 album, Free At Last introduced a second phase of Mal Waldron and a trend-setting jazz label.ĮCM Records has released an updated 180-gram vinyl of Mal Waldron Trio Free At Last Extended Edition. In 1967, he moved to Munich and formed a trio with Swiss double bassist Isla Eckinger and American dummer Clarence Becton. After a life-threatening breakdown in 1963, Waldron joined an elite group of jazz musicians who resumed their careers in Europe. He was involved with cooperative efforts in poetry and painting. Waldron was also known for his stint as Billie Holiday’s musical director and accompanist. He worked with John Coltrane, Jackie McLean, Kenny Burrell, Art Farmer and many others. Waldron was renowned for being the house arranger, composer and pianist at Prestige Records. A new German label ECM Records was partnering with jazz pianist Mal Waldron in a prestigious debut. In the myriad evolution of 1969 jazz, there was a pioneering moment.
(Mal Waldron – piano Isla Eckinger – double bass Clarence Becton – drums) Mal Waldron Trio – Free At Last Extended Edition – ECM Records ECM 1001 7798632 (1969/2109) 180-gram stereo double vinyl with full-sized 12-page booklet, 69:27 ****1/2:
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