Axis (Paul Bley album)
# Axis (Paul Bley album)

Axis is a live solo album by pianist Paul Bley recorded in New York in 1977 and released on Bley's own Improvising Artists label the following year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is one of Bley's most painterly and moving solo dates". The Penguin Guide to Jazz called it "a meditative and in some ways rather melancholy set" and "an intriguing blend of styles and ideas".

## Track listing

All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated

* "Axis" - 16:01
* "Porgy" (George Gershwin) - 3:38
* "Music Matador" (Prince Lasha) - 4:48
* "El Cordobes-Please Don't Ever Leave Me" - 5:48

## Personnel

* Paul Bley - piano
