ACTIVISM

Description

The album Activism, the debut work of George Colligan, is being reissued on 180g vinyl (G1382), celebrating its release in 1996 as one of the most promising albums of its time. At just 25 years old, Colligan was already establishing himself as one of the most sought-after pianists in New York, and this trio recording showcases all his talent. Accompanied by bassist Dwayne Burno and drummer Ralph Peterson, he approaches the works of Wayne Shorter, Duke Pearson, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Fats Waller, and Freddie Hubbard with the confidence of a seasoned conductor. Critics immediately praised the album's vitality – its positive, vigorous, and inventive spirit – and the Washington Post lauded Colligan's masterful playing and bold conception. Nearly thirty years later, Activism remains a remarkable debut album from a musician whose artistic voice was immediately evident. “…this album celebrates the remarkable arrival of a musician whose approach embodies activism in its noblest sense: positive, vigorous, extroverted, and ingenious…” (Mark Gardner)