Foolin' Myself is an album of trio performances by the American jazz pianist Jaki Byard recorded in 1988 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.Soul Note discography accessed July 13, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album stars, stating "While the pianist's technique is impressive as always, his songs are not as strong as on many of his other releases".Dryden, Ken Allmusic Review accessed July 13, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Jaki Byard except as indicated "Suite 27: Waterfalls, Highways, Skyways, Waterways" - 5:11 "Oslo to Kristiansund to Malmo" - 3:10 "Searchlight No. 2" - 9:22 "Stage I / Stage II" - 4:17 "Breath" (Ralph Hamperian) - 8:27 "Foolin' Myself" (Jack Lawrence, Peter Tinturin) - 3:50 "Land of Love" - 6:36 Recorded at Sound Ideas Studios in New York City on August 25, 1988
Personnel Jaki Byard]] – piano Ralph Hamperian - bass Richard Allen - drums
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