Tomasz Stanko

ECM 1603 (CD)

1.  Morning Heavy Song	6'43
2.  Die Weisheit Von le Comte Lautreamont	6'07
3.  A Farewell to Maria	7'41
4.  Brace (Oxley / Jormin)	4'10
5.  Trinity (Oxley / Jormin / Stenson)	5'03
6.  Forlorn Walk  (Stanko / Oxley / Jormin)	2'11
7.  Hungry Howl	9'51
8.  No Bass Trio (Stanko / Oxley / Jormin)	5'58
9.  Euforila	5'06
10.  Leosia	9'22
Music composed by: Tomasz Stanko (except as noted)
Personnel: Tomasz Stanko -trumpet Bobo Stenson - piano Andres Jormin - double-bass Tony Oxley - drums.
Recorded: January  1996, Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway
Produced by: Manfred Eicher
Comment by Mark M. Harms Stanko certainly knows his way around a trumpet and coaxes amazing textures I can't remember hearing from the instrument. But it's the drummer, with his cracklely sounds, and the bass player, with his deep gravelly tones, that make the record for me. The CD is pretty slow-paced and melancholy. Though not pure overboard free jazz - it does have strong themes - the recording is highly improvisational. Don't expect any catchy beats or melodies. Nevertheless, I can see why the Penguin jazz guide gave four stars and a crown; it's quite creative and a fascinating if challenging listen.

 

 

 

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