Hard Talk is a live album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron recorded in 1974 and released by the Enja label.Mal Waldron discography accessed February 28, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is a strong live set that successfully combines together some distinctive musical personalities".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 28, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Mal Waldron "Snake Out" — 12:28 "Hard Talk" — 19:17 "Russian Melody" — 6:03 "Hurray for Herbie" — 13:29 Bonus track on CD reissue Recorded at the East-West Jazz Festival in the Meistersingerhalle in Nürnberg, West Germany on May 4, 1974.
Personnel Mal Waldron — piano Manfred Schoof — cornet Steve Lacy — soprano saxophone Isla Eckinger — bass Allen Blairman — drums
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