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The Changes of Life

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The Changes of Life
Studio album by
Released2001
RecordedJanuary 30–31, 1996
GenreJazz
LabelMeldac
Professional ratings
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AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[2]

The Changes of Life is an album by pianist Jaki Byard, with bassist Ralph Hamperian, and drummer Richard Allen.

Recording and music

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The album was recorded in January 1996.[2] Most of the tracks are ballads.[1] Byard's "Family Suite" composition was previously recorded for the album Family Man.[1]

Release

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The Japanese label Meldac released the album on CD.[1]

Track listing

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  1. "September Song" – 5:15
  2. "Solitude" – 5:14
  3. "The Changes of Life" – 4:09
  4. "All Alone" – 7:30
  5. "Mandella" – 1:40
  6. "Giant Steps" – 4:02
  7. "Left Alone" – 5:01
  8. "Family Suite" – 13:26
  9. "Stardust" – 5:56

Personnel

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  • Jaki Byard – piano
  • Ralph Hamperian – bass
  • Richard Allen – drums

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Dryden, Ken "Jaki Byard – Changes of Life". AllMusic. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.