Name: Solstice
Brand: Ralph Towner

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Universal Music GmbH

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Release date

2017-04-07

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4781114

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602547811141

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2008-09-19

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Ralph Towner

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Ecm Records

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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.

Ralph Towner is a US-American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader. He was born in Chehalis, Washington on March 1, 1940. With his exceptional talent and versatility, Towner has established himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary jazz and classical music.

Towner's unique musical style blends elements of jazz, folk, and classical genres to create captivating compositions that showcase his virtuosity on various instruments. As a member of the renowned group *Oregon*, he has collaborated with fellow musicians such as *Eberhard Weber*, *Bobo Stenson Trio*, *Terje Rypdal*, and many others.

Throughout his illustrious career, Towner has released numerous critically acclaimed albums both as a solo artist and with various ensembles. His innovative approach to composition and improvisation has earned him widespread recognition and accolades from audiences and critics alike. Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Ralph Towner's music today.

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As the title implies, Diary, the first entirely solo recording from Ralph Towner, is an intimate album. Its quiet reflections get to the heart of some outstanding Towner compositions including “Icarus” and “The Silence of a Candle” which receive definitive interpretations here, conveying the impression of “an acoustic wonderworld” as Die Zeit wrote. The magic includes subtle overdubbing, allowing Towner to accompany his guitar with piano. In these diary entries the convergence of influences from jazz (Bill Evans above all), classical music and Brazilian music is fully realized in a very natural synthesis. Recorded 1973. Personnel: Ralph Towner (12-string and classical guitars, piano, gongs)

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