Subliminal (1998)

About this title: Scott Colley's writing reaches new heights on this very fine record. Joined by Chris Potter on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Bill Carrothers on piano, and Bill Stewart on drums, the bassist delivers some of his most memorable compositions to date. "The End and the Beginning," an uncommonly serene ballad, stands out among the others. But "Out of the Void" is also excellent, as are the hip title track and the veiled Cole Porter salute "Is What It Is." (Carrothers lays out on these latter two.) Potter and Stewart also contribute one composition each, and the quartet runs down Charlie Parker's ... read more

Tracks:

1. Don't Ever Call Me Again [Stewart]
2. Subliminal... [Colley]
3. The End and the Beginning [Colley]
4. Turangalila [Potter]
5. Out of the Void [Colley]
6. Segment [Parker]
7. Is What It Is [Colley]
8. Impossible Vacation [Colley]
9. Verbatim [Colley]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.