Record Details
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Record ID
1778
Artist
Jan Garbarek
Title
Twelve Moons
Field / Genre
Jazz
Year Recorded
1992
Label
ECM
Pressing
Am
Rating
*
Discs
1
Media
CD
Date Bought
1 Mar 2006
Cost
¤0.00
Cover Name
—
Review
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>—<strong>AllMusic</strong></p>