''Expansion'' is a live album released by

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Dave Burrell. It was recorded during a number of concerts in December 2003 and was released on June 8, 2004 by High Two. The group that Burrell toured with was referred to as the Full-Blown Trio and included Burrell,

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( drums) and William Parker ( bass).

Reception

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calls the album "a lovely record ... by a trio versed in understatement and nuance." Reviewer Thom Jurek in particular comments on Burrell's playing by saying that his "fills between the lyric lines are humorous, warm, and dazzling." ''

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'' also mention that the three men "gel perfectly" and they provide him with the most flattering context for years."''

'' by Richard Cook, Brian Morton, et al. pg 190.

Track listing

All tracks by Dave Burrell except where noted. #"Expansion" – 4:10 #"Double Heartbeat" – 8:14 #"Cryin' Out Loud" – 7:43 #"They Say It's Wonderful" (

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) – 6:52 #"About Face" – 5:40 #"In the Balance" – 4:38 #"Coup d'État" – 3:14

Personnel

*Dave Burrell –

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*William Parker – bass, kora *Andrew Cyrille – drums *Shawn Brackbill – session photographer *Flam – mastering *John Rosenberg – engineer

References

{{reflist Dave Burrell albums 2004 live albums Live avant-garde jazz albums High Two live albums