Hard Talk (album)

Hard Talk is a live album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron recorded in 1974 and released by the Enja label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is a strong live set that successfully combines together some distinctive musical personalities".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Mal Waldron


 * 1) "Snake Out" &mdash; 12:28
 * 2) "Hard Talk" &mdash; 19:17
 * 3) "Russian Melody" &mdash; 6:03
 * 4) "Hurray for Herbie" &mdash; 13:29 Bonus track on CD reissue
 * Recorded at the East-West Jazz Festival in the Meistersingerhalle in Nürnberg, West Germany on May 4, 1974.

Personnel

 * Mal Waldron &mdash; piano
 * Manfred Schoof &mdash; cornet
 * Steve Lacy &mdash; soprano saxophone
 * Isla Eckinger &mdash; bass
 * Allen Blairman &mdash; drums