Facing Left

Facing Left is the second album led by American pianist and composer Jason Moran which was recorded in 2000 and released on the Blue Note label.

[1][2] The AllMusic review by David R. Adler said "It's no easy task following up a brilliant debut like Soundtrack to Human Motion, but pianist Jason Moran does admirably well with this effort".

Like his early influence Thelonious Monk and his teachers Jaki Byard & Richard Muhal Abrams, Jason Moran applies a considerable amount of energy to each piece.

[5] In JazzTimes, Peter Margasak wrote "it’s impossible not to view him as one of the most striking originals to emerge in jazz in years.

With rare technical assurance and a bold sense of vision, Moran has made a record for the ages".