Painted Rhythms: The Compleat Ran Blake, Volume 1

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Painted Rhythms: The Compleat Ran Blake, Volume 1 is a solo piano album by Ran Blake. It was recorded in 1985 and released by GM Recordings.

The album of solo piano performances by Ran Blake was recorded in December 1985 at Houghton Chapel, Wellesley College, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts.[1] It was produced by Gunther Schuller.[1] The material is standards, except for Blake's "Impresario of Death".[2] Three interpretations of "Maple Leaf Rag" are presented; a fourth is on Painted Rhythms: The Compleat Ran Blake, Volume 2.[2]

Releases and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[3]

Painted Rhythms: The Compleat Ran Blake, Volume 1 was released by GM Recordings.[3] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that it was "Highly recommended, as are most of Ran Blake's unique recordings."[2]

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