The Changes of Life

The Changes of Life is an album by pianist Jaki Byard, with bassist Ralph Hamperian, and drummer Richard Allen.

The Changes of Life
Studio album by Jaki Byard
Recorded	January 1996
Genre	Jazz
Label	Meldac

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]

Recording and music

The album was recorded in January 1996.[2] Most of the tracks are ballads.[1] Byard's "Family Suite" composition was previously recorded for the album Family Man.[1]

Release

The Japanese label Meldac released the album on CD.[1]

Track listing

1. "September Song" – 5:15
2. "Solitude" – 5:14
3. "The Changes of Life" – 4:09
4. "All Alone" – 7:30
5. "Mandella" – 1:40
6. "Giant Steps" – 4:02
7. "Left Alone" – 5:01
8. "Family Suite" – 13:26
9. "Stardust" – 5:56

Personnel

• Jaki Byard – piano
• Ralph Hamperian – bass
• Richard Allen – drums

References

1. Dryden, Ken "Jaki Byard – Changes of Life". AllMusic. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
2. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.