Tears (Paul Bley album)

Tears is a 1990 studio album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley. The album features Bley on piano, accompanied by John Scofield on guitar and Steve Swallow on bass. It was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in November 1990 and released by ECM Records in 1992.

The album is characterized by its introspective and lyrical qualities, showcasing Bley's improvisational approach to standard jazz repertoire. The trio's interplay is subtle and nuanced, emphasizing melodic development and harmonic exploration. The track list includes interpretations of compositions by notable jazz figures such as Charlie Parker ("Confirmation"), Bud Powell ("Tempus Fugit"), and Ornette Coleman ("Turnaround"), as well as original compositions by Bley. The album received positive reviews, with critics praising the musicians' technical skill and the overall atmospheric quality of the recording.