Ralph Towner
City of Eyes
ECM Records (Germany) 1989
ECM 1388 (LP) Original pressing.
sleeve : EX-(some light wear on front and edge.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noises.)
A leader album released in 1989 by American guitarist Ralph Towner, known for his contributions to numerous masterpieces on ECM and his work as a member of the ethnic jazz group Oregon alongside Collin Walcott and Paul McCandless. The album features Markus Stockhausen, Paul McCandless, Gary Peacock, and Jerry Grnelli. Tracks like A2 evoke the essence of Oregon with delicate percussion rhythms dancing gracefully alongside piano and synthesizer. B1 creates a delicate yet spiritual world with ethnic beats and minimal refrains. B4 features Stockhausen's trumpet, reminiscent of Jon Hassell, dancing mysteriously. From guitar solos to ensemble pieces by the quintet, the album allows listeners to fully appreciate Towner's exceptional guitar playing. Highly recommended. This is the original German pressing.
B1: For City
B4: Tunda