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Expansion is a live album released by jazz pianist Dave Burrell. It was recorded during a number of concerts in December 2003 and was released on June 8, 2004 by High Two.

Expansion
Live album by Dave Burrell
Released	June 8, 2004
Recorded	December 2003
Genre	Avant-garde jazz
Label	High Two Records
Producer	Dave Burrell
Dave Burrell chronology
Recital (2001) Expansion (2004) Margy Pargy (2005)

The group that Burrell toured with was referred to as the Full-Blown Trio and included Burrell, Andrew Cyrille (drums) and William Parker (bass).

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
PGJ	[2]

AllMusic calls the album "a lovely record ... by a trio versed in understatement and nuance." Reviewer Thom Jurek in particular comments on Burrell's playing by saying that his "fills between the lyric lines are humorous, warm, and dazzling."[1] The Penguin Guide to Jazz also mention that the three men "gel perfectly" and they provide him with the most flattering context for years."[2]

Track listing

All tracks by Dave Burrell except where noted.

1. "Expansion" – 4:10
2. "Double Heartbeat" – 8:14
3. "Cryin' Out Loud" – 7:43
4. "They Say It's Wonderful" (Irving Berlin) – 6:52
5. "About Face" – 5:40
6. "In the Balance" – 4:38
7. "Coup d'État" – 3:14

Personnel

• Dave Burrell – piano
• William Parker – bass, kora
• Andrew Cyrille – drums
• Shawn Brackbill – session photographer
• Flam – mastering
• John Rosenberg – engineer

References

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