Etudes (Charlie Haden album)

Etudes is an album by the American jazz bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian recorded in 1987 and released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1988. Haden and Motian were joined by pianist Geri Allen, with whom they had worked in her own trio.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "The communication between these three masterful players is quite impressive".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Charlie Haden except as indicated


 * 1) "Lonely Woman" (Ornette Coleman) - 9:55
 * 2) "Dolphy's Dance" (Geri Allen) - 4:00
 * 3) "Sandino" - 4:43
 * 4) "Fiasco" (Paul Motian) - 5:38
 * 5) "Etude II" (Motian) - 2:07
 * 6) "Blues in Motian" - 6:59
 * 7) "Silence" - 6:36
 * 8) "Shuffle Montgomery" (Herbie Nichols) - 6:24
 * 9) "Etude I" (Motian) - 2:12
 * Recorded at Sound Ideas Studios in New York City on September 14 & 15, 1987

Personnel

 * Charlie Haden – bass
 * Paul Motian - percussion
 * Geri Allen - piano