The Magic Triangle is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen, saxophonist Joseph Jarman and drummer Don Moye, recorded in 1979 for the Italian Black Saint label.[1][2]

The Magic Triangle
Studio album by
Released1979
RecordedJuly 24–26, 1979
GenreJazz
Length51:33
LabelBlack Saint
Don Pullen chronology
Milano Strut
(1978)
The Magic Triangle
(1979)
All That Funk
(1979)
Joseph Jarman chronology
Egwu-Anwo
(1977)
The Magic Triangle
(1979)
Black Paladins
(1979)

Reception

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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The four group originals, although sometimes using themes, are quite spontaneous and most noteworthy for the interplay between the unpredictable Jarman and the powerful pianist. Mostly for very open-eared listeners".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated
  1. "Lonely Child" (Joseph Jarman) – 14:34
  2. "J.F.M. - 3 Way Blues" (Don Moye) – 5:41
  3. "Hippy Dippy" – 9:23
  4. "What Was Ain't" – 10:48
  • Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on July 24–26, 1979

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Don Pullen discography accessed May 6, 2011
  2. ^ Smith, Will (26 Sep 1993). "Jazz Sounds". Entertainment. Omaha World-Herald. p. 13.
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 6, 2011
  4. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1185. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.