Iverson,Ethan Purity Of Turf CD

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.

1. The Purity of the Turf 2. Song for My Father 3. Darn That Dream 4. Along Came Betty 5. Graduation Day 6. Confirmation 7. Kush 8. Sent for You Yesterday 9. Strange Serenade 10. Little Waltz 11. Einbahnstrasse 12. So Hard It Hurts