DANCE WITH DEATH by ANDREW HILL

High quality reissue of Andrew Hill’s 1968 recording for Blue Note, from Paris based label Heavenly Sweetness. The LP features quality sound taken from the original master tapes, 180g vinyl, heavy cardboard sleeve and the original artwork.‘Dance with Death’ was recorded in 1968 but wasn’t released on Blue Note until 1980. All the compositions were by pianist Andrew Hill, his group includes trumpeter Charles Tolliver, saxophonist Joe Farrell and drummer Billy Higgins. The All Music Guide review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4.5 stars calling it “a phenomenal record, one that wears its adventure and authority well”. Personnel: Andrew Hill (piano), Charles Tolliver (trumpet), Joe Farrell (soprano and tenor saxophone), Victor Sproles (bass), Billy Higgins (drums)