Metamorphosis (Don Friedman album)

Metamorphosis
Studio album by Don Friedman
Released	1966
Recorded	February 22, 1966 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:49
Label	Prestige PR 7488
Producer	Cal Lampley
Don Friedman chronology
Dreams and Explorations (1964) Metamorphosis (1966) Hope for Tomorrow (1975)

Metamorphosis is the fifth album by pianist Don Friedman which was recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Michael G. Nastos stating, "For Friedman's fifth recording, he is definitely exploring the progressive edges of modern mainstream post-bop... Certainly Friedman challenges listeners with this music, but he also challenges his own abilities and concepts. For the time period, it is one of the most vital, original, progressive statements, and one that, after all these years, retains a timeless freshness that bears not only a second listening, but consideration as a creative music hallmark.".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Don Friedman except as indicated

1. "Wakin' Up" - 4:53
2. "Spring Sign" - 11:38
3. "Drive" (Jimmy Giuffre) - 4:47
4. "Extension" (Attila Zoller) - 9:17
5. "Troubadours Groovedour" (Zoller) - 6:44
6. "Dream Bells" (Zoller) - 7:30

Personnel

• Don Friedman - piano
• Attila Zoller - guitar
• Richard Davis - bass
• Joe Chambers - drums

References