Smoke Stack (album)
Smoke Stack is a studio album by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1963 and released in 1966 on Blue Note Records. It was his second recording as leader on the label.[3] "Ode to Von" is dedicated to saxophonist Von Freeman, whilst "Verne" is dedicated to Hill's first wife, Laverne Gillette.[4] 30 Pier Ave. is the address of The Lighthouse, a jazz club in Hermosa Beach, CA. The album is notable for its use of two basses playing simultaneously.
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| Released | Early August 1966[1] | |||
| Recorded | December 13, 1963 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Post bop Avant-garde jazz | |||
| Length | 39:40 (LP) 60:45 (CD) | |||
| Label | Blue Note Records BST 84160 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Track listing
All compositions by Andrew Hill
- "Smoke Stack" - 5:00
- "The Day After" - 5:07
- "Wailing Wail" - 5:46
- "Ode to Von" - 4:29
- "Not So" - 6:24
- "Verne" - 5:48
- "30 Pier Avenue" - 7:06
Bonus tracks on CD:
- "Smoke Stack" [Alternate take] - 4:20
- "The Day After" [Alternate take] - 4:49
- "Ode to Von" [Alternate take] - 5:28
- "Not So" [Alternate take] - 6:28
Personnel
- Andrew Hill - piano
- Richard Davis - bass
- Eddie Khan - bass
- Roy Haynes - drums
References
- Billboard Aug 13, 1966
- Allmusic review
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Smokestack Review". Allmusic.
- Original liner notes
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