Virtuosi is an album by drummer Barry Altschul, pianist Paul Bley and bassist Gary Peacock recorded in 1967 and released on Bley's own Improvising Artists label in 1976.[1]

Virtuosi
Studio album by Barry Altschul, Paul Bley & Gary Peacock
Released	1976
Recorded	June 28, 1967 Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	33:11
Label	Improvising Artists IAI 373844
Producer	Paul Bley
Paul Bley chronology
In Haarlem - Blood (1966) Virtuosi (1976) Ballads (1963-67)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Allmusic awarded the album 2½ stars noting "Although Altschul gets first billing, this is really an outing by Bley's trio. With its many wandering sections, the somewhat aimless and often-boring set is definitely a lesser effort and is far from essential".[2]

Track listing

1. "Butterflies" (Annette Peacock) - 15:54
2. "Gary" (Peacock) - 17:10

Personnel

• Paul Bley - piano
• Gary Peacock - bass
• Barry Altschul - drums

References