Point Of Departure
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Andrew Hill's *Point Of Departure* stands as one of the pianist's most architecturally adventurous recordings, built on the restless harmonic and rhythmic innovations he'd been developing throughout the 1960s. Released on Blue Note, the album captures Hill in a remarkably open creative space—his compositions sprawl across multiple registers, from the meditative architecture of "Refuge" to the darting complexity of "Spectrum," while his trio (featuring bassist Richard Davis and drummer Tony Williams at their most responsive) moves with both precision and spontaneous discovery. Hill never sought the spotlight other jazz pianists chased; instead, he constructed intricate labyrinths of sound that rewarded careful listening and repeat visits. *Point Of Departure* exemplifies his conviction that jazz piano could be both intellectually rigorous and deeply human, a record that deepens with each encounter rather than revealing itself all at once.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Cover in great shape, just a tiny bent corner. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Blue Note |
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Refuge
A2. New Monastery
B1. Spectrum
B2. Flight 19
B3. Dedication
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