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Recorded in 1992, this album emphasizes production value and slick performances. Largely a feature for Jan Garbarek's soprano sax (he only plays tenor on three tracks), each song is dreamy and quite mystical. Compositionally, TWELVE MOONS is a curious blend of light jazz and Norwegian folk melodies. This is especially apparent on "Psalm" and "Darvanan," both of which feature female vocalists, while "Huhai" borrows from a traditional folk tune.
Fans of Garbarek's penetrating, English horn-like soprano sax sound are treated to some inspired playing throughout, and drummer Manu Katche, best known for his work with Peter Gabriel and Sting, shines on every track. Additionally, there is nice interplay between Garbarek and the band on "Witchi-Tai-To," a remake of a tune first recorded by the saxophonist on a '74 album of the same name.
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Marilyn Mazur, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Composer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 2002 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Traditional, Composer - Marilyn Mazur, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Arranger, Soprano Saxophone, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist - Agnes Buen Garnas, Voice, AssociatedPerformer - Elling Hansen, Author
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Composer, Soprano Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Marilyn Mazur, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Composer, Soprano Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Edvard Grieg, Composer - Marilyn Mazur, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Arranger, Soprano Saxophone, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - Marilyn Mazur, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Arranger, Tenor Saxophone, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mari Boine, Voice, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Marilyn Mazur, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Garbarek, Composer, Soprano Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Manu Katche, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Pepper, ComposerLyricist - Eberhard Weber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Jan Erik Nilsson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jan Garbarek, Soprano Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rainer Brüninghaus, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Garbarek Group, MainArtist
℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH, under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH
Album review
Recorded in 1992, this album emphasizes production value and slick performances. Largely a feature for Jan Garbarek's soprano sax (he only plays tenor on three tracks), each song is dreamy and quite mystical. Compositionally, TWELVE MOONS is a curious blend of light jazz and Norwegian folk melodies. This is especially apparent on "Psalm" and "Darvanan," both of which feature female vocalists, while "Huhai" borrows from a traditional folk tune.
Fans of Garbarek's penetrating, English horn-like soprano sax sound are treated to some inspired playing throughout, and drummer Manu Katche, best known for his work with Peter Gabriel and Sting, shines on every track. Additionally, there is nice interplay between Garbarek and the band on "Witchi-Tai-To," a remake of a tune first recorded by the saxophonist on a '74 album of the same name.
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About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:36
- Main artists: Jan Garbarek Group
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: ECM Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 1993 ECM Records GmbH ℗ 1993 ECM Records GmbH
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