Release Date: 05 November 2021
Label: ECM Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 602438331369
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Once Upon A Time: Live in Avignon, recorded at Avignon's Theatre des Halles in August 1994, presents Eberhard Weber's unique approach to the solo recital. The album sees the bassist balancing compositions from his albums Orchestra and Pendulum with a vibrant rendition of "My Favorite Things" and his own "Trio for Bassoon and Bass", revealing fresh aspects of his distinctive musical diction.
Reviewing one of the bassist's live shows the year this album was recorded, the Financial Times marvelled at Weber's musicianship, insisting that "it is hard to imagine that anyone else could play what Weber plays".
Condensed into a concise programme, Once Upon A Time: Live in Avignon captures the essence of Eberhard Weber's solo performance.
Eberhard Weber: bass
"Weber's extraordinary, layered soundworld, replete with atmospheric background thrums and pulses, sudden runs and spooky harmonic outbursts. At times sounding cosmically distant, or perhaps echoing from some Piranesi-esque vault, this is a singular talent playing a singular instrument." - ***** The Scotsman
"Fans of Weber, and fans of ECM, are bound to treasure this release. It's a fascinating document of the musician at his best, and there are few who could match his wondrous jazz canvases." - LondonJazz News:
Tracklisting
Vijay Iyer; Wadada Leo Smith
Anouar Brahem; Anja Lechner; Django Bates; Dave Holland
Patrick Demenga; Latvian State Academic Choir; Youth Choir Kamer; Riga Cathedral Boys Choir; Andres
Nicolas Masson; Colin Vallon; Patrice Moret; Lionel Friedli
Various artists
Yuval Cohen Quartet
Thomas Stronen; Craig Taborn; Chris Potter; Sinikka Langeland; Jorge Rossy
Stephan Micus
Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber
