In December 1981, “Enja” label released “What It Is”, the 58^th Mal Waldron album. It was recorded in November 1981, at “Vanguard Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Horst Weber.

Personnel:

• Mal Waldron — piano
• Clifford Jordan — tenor saxophone
• Cecil McBee — bass
• Dannie Richmond — drums
• David Baker – recording
• Elizabeth Winckelmann – design
• Nge – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mal Waldron except where noted.

1. Charlie Parker’s Last Supper – Clifford Jordan
2. Hymn from the Inferno
3. What It Is