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As It Is is an album by drummer Peter Erskine featuring pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson recorded in 1995 and released on the ECM label.[1]

As It Is
Studio album by Peter Erskine
Released	1996
Recorded	September 1995
Genre	Jazz
Length	57:09
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Peter Erskine chronology
Time Being (1993) As It Is (1996) Juni (1997)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

AllMusic critic, Scott Yanow, said "Although led by a drummer, this trio session mostly showcases English pianist John Taylor who is heavily influenced by Keith Jarrett".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Taylor except where noted.

1. "Glebe Ascending" - 7:01
2. "The Lady in the Lake" (Peter Erskine) - 8:00
3. "Episode" - 4:30
4. "Woodcocks" - 7:15
5. "Esperança" (Vince Mendoza) - 3:58
6. "Touch Her Soft Lips and Part" (William Walton) - 4:54
7. "Au Contraire" - 10:18
8. "For Ruth" - 6:44
9. "Romeo & Juliet" (Erskine) - 4:29

• • Recorded at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway in September 1995

Personnel

• Peter Erskine — drums
• John Taylor — piano
• Palle Danielsson — bass

References

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