Name: Once Upon A Time: Live In Avignon
Brand: Eberhard Weber

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2021-11-05

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Eberhard Weber

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Jazz

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Eberhard Weber is a German jazz double bassist and composer, born on January 22, 1940 in Stuttgart, Germany. Renowned for his unique tone and phrasing as a bass player, he skillfully blends chamber jazz, European classical music, minimalism, and ambient music in his compositions. With an impressive body of work that spans genres and influences, Weber's music captivates listeners with its distinctive sound.

Throughout his career, Eberhard Weber has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. His compositions showcase a fusion of different musical styles that create a rich tapestry of sounds. Drawing inspiration from European classical music and minimalist techniques, Weber's innovative approach to jazz sets him apart from other artists.

Notable collaborations include working alongside talented performers such as Arild Andersen, Terje Rypdal, John Surman, Bobo Stenson Trio, Collin Walcott, Ralph Towner, Steve Tibbetts, Ketil Bjørnstad Jan Garbarek Misha Alperin Oregon Enrico Rava Trygve Seim Gary Peacock Jan Garbarek Group Mathias Eick Kenny Wheeler Anat Fort Trio Jon Balke

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.

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.

Once Upon A Time: Live In Avignon

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