Denny Zeitlin

SYZYGY

1750 Arch # 1759

Produced by Denny Zeitlin

Recorded 1977

Credits:

Denny Zeitlin – Acoustic and Electric Piano, Clavinet, Organ, Synthesizer, Melodica, Percussion
Ratzo B. Harris – Acoustic and Electric Bass
George Marsh – Drums, Percussion
Rich Fudoli – Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute (on Starburst)
Tom Buckner – Voice (on Child’s Play)

Track Listing:

1. Syzygy [Marsh, Zeitlin] 16:40
Part a) 4:00
Part b) 3:43
Part c) 4:35
Part d) 4:22
Soundclip: “A relaxed, bluesy 5/4 section toward the end of this extended original composition.”

2. Chrysalis [Zeitlin] 11:24
Part a) 2:52
Part b) 5:32
Part c) 3:00

3. Child’s Play [Zeitlin] 10:30
Part a) 4:48
Part b) 5:42
Soundclip: “Child’s Play: The concluding keyboard(s) solo that moves from funk to samba in unusual time signatures.”

4. Starburst (Free Improvisation) [Fudoli, Zeitlin, Marsh, Harris] 16:20
Part a) 6:02
Part b) 5:38
Part c) 4:40
Soundclip: “The clip showcases a particularly exciting part of this extended piece, A 16+ minute quartet free-improvisation with Rich Fudoli, George Marsh, and Ratso Harris.”

Reviews of "Syzygy" and Zeitlin's Trio with George Marsh, drums and Ratso Harris, bass:

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: “Extraordinary in range, electrifying in its flow and sweep, perfection itself in the brilliance of its musicianship.”

BAY AREA MUSIC MAGAZINE (BAM): “A masterful offering from one of our most consistently inventive artists.”

BAY GUARDIAN: “Zeitlin is perhaps the foremost keyboard man anywhere.”

DOWNBEAT: “Zeitlin was a pioneer of the early fusion movement…he manages to achieve a sense of emotional spontaneity within his chosen dialect that marks him as an original on his own terms.”

CONTEMPORARY KEYBOARD: “…consistency of musical vision…Zeitlin’s eye never falters…highly recommended.”