Jan Garbarek-Bobo Stenson Quartet
Witchi-Tai-To
ECM Records (Germany) 197x
ECM 1041 (LP)
sleeve : EX+ (slightly wear on corners)
media : EX-/EX (some slight noise. A1 has one light wear that doesn't affect sounds.)
This album, released in 1974 by ECM, features a quartet led by Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek, who continues his journey of self-discovery, and renowned Swedish pianist Bobo Stenson. Palle Danielsson (b) and Jon Christensen (dr) also participate. A standout track is B2, a masterful performance exceeding 20 minutes, covering Don Cherry's famous song "Desireless," which was included in his album "Organic Music Society." This is a profoundly spiritual jazz piece, with Garbarek's intense spirituality adding to the song's message. Garbarek's ever-expanding saxophone and Stenson's piano, along with Danielsson's bass and Christensen's drums, are superb; it somehow reminded me of John Coltrane as I listened. The aggressive performances of songs by Carla Bley and Jim Pepper are also excellent. This is a German pressing with an uncoated jacket and LC logo. The stamper is the same as the original.
A1: A.I.R.
B2: Desireless