Record Reviews
2 Reviews Found. Use search to find more reviews or follow the links in the review text.
  | AZIMUTH ~ AZIMUTH / THE TOUCHSTONE / DEPART
ECM 1546/48 (Barcode: 731452301024) ~ UK ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1977 - 1979 Released: 1994
This wonderful Box Set contains the first three albums by the superb British trio AzimuthFind albums by this artist, which consists of three Jazz icons: vocalist Norma WinstoneFind albums by this artist, her husband pianist / composer John TaylorFind albums by this artist and trumpeter Kenny WheelerFind albums by this artist, recorded in the 1970s and released on the ECMFind albums on this label label, which are "AzimuthFind albums with this title" (ECM 1099) recorded in 1977, "The TouchstoneFind albums with this title" (ECM 1130) recorded in 1978 and "DepartFind albums with this title" (ECM 1163) recorded in 1979. On the last album the trio is expanded to a quartet with the participation of the US guitar virtuoso Ralph TownerFind albums by this artist. These exquisite players combine their talents in this unique ensemble, which is all about elegance, delicacy and sophistication. This almost "chamber" setting produces music, which is timeless, cross-genre and above all aesthetically fulfilling and deeply moving. Winstone´s usage of the human voice both in her singing and vocalese is simply breathtaking, and I personally can never get enough of it. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Side Note: These three albums were not reissued or are not available on CD individually, so this is the only way to obtain them in CD form.
Visitors' Comments
Christopher Brice
It´s a pleasure to be able to fill in the "back story" to the relatively recent Azimuth albums - thanks to ECM and of course to Adam!
| | Updated: 26/01/2019Posted: | CD 3 Box Set Recommend To A Friend |
|
