Name: Places
Brand: Jan Garbarek

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Universal Music GmbH

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Release date

2017-04-07

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4781121

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Artist

Jan Garbarek

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Ecm Records

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Jan Garbarek is a Norwegian tenor and soprano saxophonist, composer, and musician. Born on March 04, 1947 in Mysen, Norway, he has made significant contributions to the jazz, classical, and world music genres throughout his career. With his unique style and mastery of the saxophone, Garbarek has captivated audiences worldwide.

Garbarek's musical talent extends beyond his instrumental skills as he is also an accomplished composer. His compositions have been featured in numerous albums and performances. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as *Terje Rypdal*, *John Surman*, *Ketil Bjørnstad*, and many others.

In addition to his solo work, Garbarek is known for leading the Jan Garbarek Group. This ensemble showcases his exceptional improvisational abilities and showcases the talents of other talented musicians. Throughout his career, Garbarek has released several critically acclaimed albums that have solidified his place as one of the most influential figures in contemporary jazz.

ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

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Recorded in 1977 in Oslo, Places was an important album for Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek, and with its stellar line-up including Americans Jack DeJohnette and Bill Connors one that also drew significant attention in the US. A free download is offered with the album's re-issue on 180 Gram vinyl. Personnel: Jan Garbarek (tenor and soprano saxophones), Bill Connors (guitar), John Taylor (organ, piano), Jack DeJohnette (drums)

Places

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