Magic Triangle (Dave Douglas album)

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Magic Triangle
Studio album by Dave Douglas
Released	1998
Recorded	May 12–13, 1997
Genre	Jazz
Length	56:28
Label	Arabesque
Producer	Dave Douglas
Dave Douglas chronology
Charms of the Night Sky (1998) Magic Triangle (1998) Convergence (1999)

Magic Triangle is the eleventh album by the trumpeter Dave Douglas. It was released on the Arabesque label in 1998 and contains performances by Douglas, Chris Potter, James Genus, and Ben Perowsky.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Falling between hard bop and avant-garde jazz, the music tugs and pushes at the boundaries of the modern mainstream. Douglas varies the tempos and moods from piece to piece, giving listeners not only expertly played performances but a constantly flowing program. Although none of the individual selections have themes that will stay in one's mind after the CD has ended, the solos are consistently strong, the musicians blend together well, and the ensembles are colorful. Well worth exploring".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

Track listing

1. "Everyman" - 4:17
2. "Magic Triangle" - 8:20
3. "Padded Cell" - 6:30
4. "Circular" - 8:16
5. "Kisangani" - 6:14
6. "Barrage" - 3:33
7. "Odalisque" - 7:14
8. "Coaster" - 4:08
9. "The Ghost" - 7:56

All compositions by Dave Douglas

• Recorded at Systems Two, Brooklyn on May 12 & 13, 1997

Personnel

• Dave Douglas – trumpet
• Chris Potter – tenor saxophone
• James Genus – bass
• Ben Perowsky – drums