Ralph Towner - At First Light [CD]
Cat. no: 4861035
Format: CD
Barcode: 602448610355
Release Date: 17 Mar 2023
Genre: Jazz
An ECM artist for his entire musical career, US guitarist Ralph Towner has built up a unique body of work in his recordings for the label
Central to his oeuvre are his solo albums, the frst of which, Diary, was issued 50 years ago. At First Light extends this great tradition, drawing inspiration from a broad palette of music. "My solo recordings have always included my own compositions in which there are trace elements of the many composers and musicians that have attracted me," writes Towner in a liner note, citing the infuence of, among others, George Gershwin, John Coltrane, John Dowland and Bill Evans: "I feel that At First Light is a good example of shaping this expanse of infuences into my personal music."
In addition to his own pieces, Towner also plays Hoagy Carmichael's "Little Old Lady", Jule Styne's "Make Someone Happy" and the traditional tune "Danny Boy."
Recorded at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano, in February 2022, At First Light was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Ralph Towner: Classical Guitar
Tracks: Flow / Strait / Make Someone Happy / Ubi Sunt / Guitarra Piccante / At First Light / Danny Boy / Fat Foot / Argentinian Nights / Little Old Lady / Empty Stage
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