Chao is an album by pianist Paul Bley , bassist Furio Di Castri and drummer Tony Oxley, recorded in Italy in 1994 and released on the Soul Note label in 1998.[1]

Chaos
Studio album by Paul Bley Furio Di Castri and Tony Oxley
Released	October 6, 1998
Recorded	March 28 & 29, 1994 Mu Rec Studios, Milan, Italy
Genre	Jazz
Length	59:19
Label	Soul Note SN 1285
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Paul Bley chronology
Time Will Tell (1994) Chaos (1998) Modern Chant (1994)

Reception

Professional ratings

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

AllMusic stated: "This set of concise free improvisations is highly recommended to open-minded listeners".[2]

All About Jazz wrote: "There are plenty of interesting harmonies here, and a sense of rhythm which both includes and goes beyond the tyranny of the beat. Fans of Paul Bley or post-bop music in general will have a treat with this beautifully produced recording".[4] Another review on the same site stated: "Bley and company have churned out a very interesting collection of tunes that stretch the imagination and boundaries of jazz".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated

1. "Chaos" - 4:53
2. "Touching Bass" (Furio Di Castri) - 3:47
3. "Modulating" (Tony Oxley) - 4:37
4. " Soft Touch" (Bley, Oxley) - 5:58
5. "Poetic Justice" - 6:36
6. "Interpercussion 1" (Oxley) - 1:51
7. "Touch Control" - 3:22
8. "Turnham Bey" - 4:58
9. "Street Wise" - 6:07
10. "Bow Out" (Oxley) - 4:20
11. "Starting Over" - 5:16
12. "Interpercussion 2" (Oxley) - 3:34
13. "Template" - 4:00

Personnel

• Paul Bley - piano
• Furio Di Castri - bass
• Tony Oxley - drums

References