Invisible Hand (2000)

About this title: Though chock full of Osby's signature brand of dissonance, The Invisible Hand is one of the altoist's mellower, more contemplative offerings. Its most novel aspect is the inclusion of pianist Andrew Hill and guitarist Jim Hall, two of jazz's fascinating elder statesmen. Hill's piano style is fractured and fragmented, yet suffused with its own ornamental beauty. Hall is a master of the understated, perfectly chosen phrase. Both have worked with Osby on more than one occasion. But The Invisible Hand is an historic first: prior to its recording, Hill and Hall had never played together. ... read more

Tracks:

1. Ashes [Hill]
2. Who Needs Forever? [Jones/Greenfield]
3. The Watcher [Osby]
4. Jitterbug Waltz [Maltby/Waller]
5. Sanctus [Hall]
6. (Back Home Again In) Indiana [Hanley/MacDonald]
7. Nature Boy [Ahbez]
8. Touch Love [Hill]
9. With Son [Osby]
10. The Watcher, No. 2 [Osby]

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