Foolin' Myself

Foolin' Myself is an album of trio performances by the American jazz pianist Jaki Byard recorded in 1988 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.^[1]

Foolin' Myself
Studio album by Jaki Byard Trio
Released	1989
Recorded	August 25, 1988
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:56
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Jaki Byard chronology
Phantasies II (1988) Foolin' Myself (1989) Jaki Byard at Maybeck (1991)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 2+1⁄2 stars, stating "While the pianist's technique is impressive as always, his songs are not as strong as on many of his other releases".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Jaki Byard except as indicated

1. "Suite 27: Waterfalls, Highways, Skyways, Waterways" - 5:11
2. "Oslo to Kristiansund to Malmo" - 3:10
3. "Searchlight No. 2" - 9:22
4. "Stage I / Stage II" - 4:17
5. "Breath" (Ralph Hamperian) - 8:27
6. "Foolin' Myself" (Jack Lawrence, Peter Tinturin) - 3:50
7. "Land of Love" - 6:36

• Recorded at Sound Ideas Studios in New York City on August 25, 1988

Personnel

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