LYLE MAYS with MARC JOHNSON and JACK DeJOHNETTE – Fictionary (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lyle Mays, who came to fame for his electric collaborations with Pat Metheny, surprised many with this superior outing in an acoustic trio setting. On the liner jacket Mays thanks Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and Paul Bley for their inspiration. If one adds in Chick Corea and especially Bill Evans, that should give listeners an idea of what to expect. However, to his credit (and with the assistance of bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Jack Dejohnette) Mays avoids performing overly played standards and sticks mostly to originals (including two free improvisations). There is no coasting on this excellent set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Bill Evans    4:48
 Lyle Mays 
2.    Fictionary    7:10
 Lyle Mays 
3.    Sienna    6:30
 Lyle Mays 
4.    Lincoln Reviews His Notes    7:38
 Lyle Mays 
5.    Hard Eights    7:31
 Lyle Mays 
6.    Something Left Unsaid    4:52
 Lyle Mays 
7.    Trio #1    6:08
 Jack DeJohnette / Marc Johnson / Lyle Mays 
8.    Where Are You From Today    5:32
 Lyle Mays 
9.    Falling Grace    4:44
 Steve Swallow 
10.    Trio #2    5:23
 Jack DeJohnette / Marc Johnson / Lyle Mays 
11.    On The Other Hand    5:04
 Lyle Mays 
Credits :
Bass – Marc Johnson 
Drums – Jack DeJohnette
Piano – Lyle Mays