Ralph Towner “Old Friends, New Friends”

This is a solo album released by the highly skilled American guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Ralph Towner in 1979 on the ECM label. It features contributions from ECM regulars such as Kenny Wheeler (trumpet, flugelhorn), Eddie Gomez (bass), Michael Di Pasqua (drums, percussion), and David Darling (cello). The album is a masterpiece of lyrical contemporary jazz that paints a remarkable sonic landscape.　Tracks like A1, where the delicate melodies of the 12-string guitar cascade like a shower while the trumpet and cello soar high in the sky, and B1, where Eddie Gomez's bass accompanies with subtle scat vocals alongside Towner's solo, are simply outstanding. This album captures the essence of lyrical contemporary jazz and showcases an unquestionably magnificent musical journey.

A1: New Moon