Cat No:
4861035
Release Date: 17 March 2023
Label: ECM Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 602448610355
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
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Description
An ECM artist for his entire musical career, US guitarist Ralph Towner has built up a unique body of work in his recordings for the label.
Central to his oeuvre are his solo albums, the first of which, Diary, was issued 50 years ago. At First Light extends this great tradition, drawing inspiration from a broad palette of music. "My solo recordings have always included my own compositions in which there are trace elements of the many composers and musicians that have attracted me," writes Towner in a liner note, citing the influence of, among others, George Gershwin, John Coltrane, John Dowland and Bill Evans: "I feel that At First Light is a good example of shaping this expanse of influences into my personal music."
In addition to his own pieces, Towner also plays Hoagy Carmichael's "Little Old Lady", Jule Styne's "Make Someone Happy" and the traditional tune "Danny Boy."
Recorded at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano, in February 2022, At First Light was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Ralph Towner: Classical Guitar
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Tracklisting
- 1. Flow
- 2. Strait
- 3. Make Someone Happy
- 4. Ubi Sunt
- 5. Guitarra Piccante
- 6. At First Light
- 7. Danny Boy
- 8. Fat Foot
- 9. Argentinian Nights
- 10. Little Old Lady
- 11. Empty Stage
Disc 1
Side 1
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RaLPh Alessi: A Sun That Never Sets
Ralph Alessi; Joseph Alessi; Matt Mitchell; John Hebert; Ches Smith
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Mick Goodrick: In Pas(s)ing [Luminessence Series]
Mick Goodrick; John Surman; Eddie Gomez; Jack DeJohnette
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Arvo Part: Alina
Vladimir Spivakov; Sergej Bezrodny; Alexander Malter; Dietmar Schwalke
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Steve Swallow: Winter Songs
Steve Swallow; Michael Rodriguez;Chris Cheek; Steve Cardenas; Gil Goldstein; Adam Nussbaum
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Heiner Goebbels: WALDEN
Ensemble Modern Orchestra; Rob Rutman; Peter Eotvos
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Joe Lovano / Paramount Quartet
Joe Lovano; Julian Lage; Asante Santi Debriano; Will Calhoun
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Balladyna
Tomasz Stanko; Tomasz Szukalski; Dave Holland; Edward Vesala
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Of Mist and Melting
Bill Connors; Jan Garbarek; Gary Peacock; Jack DeJohnette
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Diary
Ralph Towner
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Batik
Ralph Towner
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Ana
Ralph Towner
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Travel Guide
Ralph Towner, Wolfgang Muthspiel & Slava Grigoryan
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My Foolish Heart
Ralph Towner
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Solstice
Ralph Towner
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Anthem
Ralph Towner
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