Live at Sweet Basil (Paul Bley album)
# Live at Sweet Basil (Paul Bley album)

Live at Sweet Basil is a live album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley recorded in 1988 at the Sweet Basil Jazz Club and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars.

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

## Track listing

    All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated
* "Blues Waltz" - 9:03
* "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) - 15:29
* "When Will the Blues Leave?" (Ornette Coleman) - 11:00
* "My Old Flame" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) - 11:10
* "My Foolish Heart" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 8:39

   * Recorded at Sweet Basil in New York City on March 1-6, 1988.

## Personnel

* Paul Bley — piano
* John Abercrombie — guitar
* Red Mitchell — bass
* Barry Altschul — drums
