The Countdown is the fifth studio album by American jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller. The album was released in 1988 by Landmark Records.[1][2][3][4][5] For this record Miller teamed with Ron Carter on bass, Joe Henderson on tenor sax, and Tony Williams on drums. Initially, the album contained seven compositions, but later it was re-released with the bonus track "1684".

The Countdown
Studio album by Mulgrew Miller
Released	1989
Recorded	August 15–16, 1988
Studio	Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA.
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:54
Label	Landmark Records LLP-1519
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Mulgrew Miller chronology
Trio Transition (1987) The Countdown (1989) Trio Transition with Special Guest Oliver Lake (1988)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[6]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic noted that the album "is a particularly strong all-star date, teaming the pianist with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson (who sits out on two of the seven numbers), bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. Other than a surprisingly effective 'What the World Needs Now Is Love', the repertoire is composed of originals by Miller (four) and one apiece from Williams and Henderson ('Tetragon'). A high-quality advanced hard bop set."[7]

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

• Ron Carter – bass
• Joe Henderson – tenor sax
• Mulgrew Miller – piano
• Tony Williams – drums

Production

• Phil Bray – photography
• Phil Carroll – art direction
• George Horn – mastering
• Orrin Keepnews – liner notes, producer
• Danny Kopelson – engineering, remixing

References