One-Upmanship (album)
# One-Upmanship (album)

One-Upmanship is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron with soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, recorded in 1977, and released by the Enja label. The CD reissue added three solo piano pieces to the original album.

## Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4 stars.

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Tom Hull | B+ |

## Track listing

    All compositions by Mal Waldron
* "One-Upmanship" — 11:05
* "Duquility" — 8:31 Bonus track on CD reissue
* "The Seagulls of Kristiansund" — 11:20
* "Thoughtful" — 6:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
* "Hooray for Herbie" — 19:39
* "Soul Eyes" — 6:49 Bonus track on CD reissue

   * Recorded at Conny's Studio in Wolperath, West Germany on February 12, 1977 (tracks 1, 3 & 5) and at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany on May 8, 1978 (tracks 2, 4 & 6).

## Personnel

* Mal Waldron — piano
* Manfred Schoof — cornet (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
* Steve Lacy — soprano saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
* Jimmy Woode — bass (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
* Makaya Ntshoko — drums (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
