Ethan Iverson - The Purity of the Turf (2016)

The Purity of the Turf is kind of a "bucket list" moment for Ethan Iverson, who has always wanted to make a record with famous bassist Ron Carter. Iverson, pianist of the famous trio "The Bad Plus", chose drummer Nasheet Waits to fill out the trio, because Waits represents the avant-garde as well as swing. Criss Cross records are level playing field, with everyone recording in the same studio in a single day: Thus the sporting title, 'The Purity of the Turf'. The repertoire is mostly originals and jazz classics. A surprise highlight is the solo piano tribute to the late Paul Bley, "So Hard it Hurts" by Annett Peacock.

Tracklist:

1. The Purity Of The Turf (Ethan Iverson) 4:31
2. Song For My Father (Horace Silver) 5:19
3. Darn That Dream (Jimmy Van Heusen / Edgar DeLange) 4:43
4. Along Came Betty (Benny Golson) 5:45
5. Graduation Day (Ethan Iverson) 3:33
6. Confirmation (Charlie Parker) 6:14
7. Kush (Nasheet Waits) 5:35
8. Sent For You Yesterday (Count Basie / Eddie Durham) 4:55
9. Strange Serenade (Andrew Hill) 4:23
10. Little Waltz (Ron Carter) 5:01
11. Einbahnstrasse (Ron Carter) 5:10
12. So Hard It Hurts (Annette Peacock) 3:18

Personnel:

Ethan Iverson (piano),
Ron Carter (bass),
Nasheet Waits (drums).