All Our Reasons is a jazz album by drummer Billy Hart, recorded in June 2011 and released on ECM in March the following year.At DiscogsECM discography accessed December 10, 2013Lyles, R. Mark Turner Discography, accessed May 7, 2019
Reception
The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek states "All Our Reasons is wonderfully executed, and full of excellent tunes, nice improvisational turns, numerous surprises (many of them subtle), and a warm, lively sense of engagement throughout." The Guardian'''s John Fordham noted "It's an A-list lineup, but focused on making unique music rather than parading technicalities."Fordham, J. The Guardian Review, March 30, 2012 Michael J. West wrote in JazzTimes that "nine sublime, ruminative tracks that are as stark and atmospheric as the cover photograph... All Our Reasons is a splendid recording."West, M. J. JazzTimes Review, April 19, 2012
Track listingAll compositions by Billy Hart, except where noted'' "Song for Balkis" – 12:53 "Ohnedaruth" (Iverson, based on "Giant Steps") – 6:05 "Tolli's Dance" – 5:31 "Nostalgia for the Impossible" (Iverson) – 5:53 "Duchess" – 6:33 "Nigeria" (Turner) – 7:54 "Wasteland" (Turner) – 7:12 "Old Wood" (Iverson) – 1:42 "Imke's March" – 5:48
Personnel Billy Hart – drums Mark Turner – tenor sax Ethan Iverson – piano Ben Street – double bass
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