Jan Garbarek Group John Taylor,Eberthard Weber/France 1979

Garbarek, a master who has been a part of ECM Records since its establishment and continues to be the face of the label, finally formed his own group and released the first album “Photo with Blue Sky, White Cloud, Wires, Windows”. The first great performance by the Garbarek Group original lineup, which was performed in conjunction with the announcement of “And a Red Roof”, is now available for the first time! ! From the Original Garbarek Group’s first European tour, 1979 in Lyon, a beautiful city located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers in France, boasting 2,000 years of history, including medieval and Renaissance architecture in the old town. A two-disc set of the June 15th performance, which was completely recorded for an hour and a half until the encore, on a super high-quality stereo soundboard that has been carefully mastered by the label, has arrived! ! Including songs that represent the album “Photo with Blue Sky, White Cloud, Wires, Windows and a Red Roof”, Garbarek’s majestic saxophone with a confident and unique tone that is instantly recognizable. Although the other sections have changed, the centerpiece is a unique 5-string electric double bass, which is the trademark of bassist Eberhard Weber, who served as Garbarek’s right-hand man until he became ill and was unable to perform as the core of the group’s sound. John is a great pianist who represents the UK and is the master of Gwilym Simcock, who is a regular pianist of the Pat Metheny Quartet, which is currently attracting the most attention. Taylor’s lyrical and lyrical play, Connors’ outstanding guitar play that is said to have influenced Bill Frisell and others, Christensen, who was active with Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet until May with Garbarek (unfortunately, this year ), who passed away in February, has a variety of drums that are said to have the world’s best sensibilities and techniques regarding speed and speed, and each member is said to be unique, each with their own individuality. It boasts a rich content that incorporates creative improvisation while forming a dramatic sound! Live at Auditorium Maurice Ravel de I’Orchestre National de Lyon,Lyon,France June.15.1979 EX – SBD 2020 Original Remaster 83 min Disc 1 1. Oceanus – Blue Sky 2. Passing Disc 2 1. Arrivee 2. Entering – Red Roof encore 3. Skygger Jan Garbarek – Saxophone,Flute John Taylor – Piano Bill Connors – Guitar Eberhard Weber – Bass Jon Christensen – Drum