by Scott Yanow
Pianist Stanley Cowell introduced his most famous composition &Equipoise& on this trio set with bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Roy Haynes. Actually the entire LP (which is unfortunately out-of-print) is a fine all-round showcase for Cowell who also plays three of his other lesser-known originals, McBee's &Lady Blue& and Jackie McLean's &Dr. Jackle.& Cowell has long had an original style within the modern mainstream and his interplay with his notable sidemen on this program always holds one's interest.