Jan Garbarek Group Trilok Gurtu Jan Garbarek Trilok Gurtu/Belgium 2025 Complete Soundboard Edition

Jan Garbarek is a solitary saxophonist, one of the greatest musicians in Norwegian and European jazz. He produces a pristine tone and beautiful melodies unmatched by anyone else, and his group sound, utilizing magnificent orchestrations, is unmatched. Now, for the first time, the Garbarek Group’s latest, stunning live performance from 2025 is available in stunning, high-quality audio! This must-listen release features the entire two-hour concert, recorded on June 8, 2025, at Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, Belgium, on a premium stereo soundboard, meticulously mastered by the label! This release perfectly captures the indescribably beautiful performance of the Garbarek Group, arguably the most beautiful group on earth! The Garbarek Group’s magnificent and magnificent performance, befitting this stage, features beautiful and grandiose music filled with an indescribable romanticism and an intangible energy that brings to mind images of majestic scenes from ancient times. Throughout the piece, Garbarek plays his beloved Selmer tenor and his trademark curved soprano half-and-half, flawlessly delivering that instantly recognizable, unique, transparent, and endlessly expansive tone. At times, he also plays the Norwegian folk instrument, the Serie flute, which has no finger holes, to perform interplay with Gurtu. Garbarek has cited the influence of percussionist Gurtu on the quartet format, and Gurtu’s role in the group is crucial. Combining a drum set (bass drum, snare, hi-hat) with a percussion set (tablas, djembes, shakers, bells, various cymbals, gongs, chimes, even a bucket of water), Gurtu creates a sound that, to the average listener, is hard to believe is coming from just one musician. His unique approach creates a unique world, bringing an important color to Garbarek’s current musical vision. An interview with Gurtu is included as a bonus at the end of this album. Bassist Daniel must have felt considerable pressure at first, replacing the unique Weber, but he has also grown remarkably into an indispensable member of the Garbarek group. During his solo performance midway through the live show, he demonstrates virtuosity that surpasses the technical sophistication of Victor Wooten and Jaco Pastorius in their prime. Daniel’s contributions to the group are also remarkable. He brings a new sensibility to the group, pioneering new ground for the group’s future, utilizing his transcendent rhythms with Gurtu to create dynamic, thrilling developments reminiscent of mid-period Weather Report. And let’s not forget Brüninghaus, the German keyboard virtuoso who has played with Garbarek’s group for over 20 years. He supports Garbarek’s music with a wide range of keyboards, sampling and looping, and constructs magnificent orchestrations that make this group truly special. His solo in the middle section showcases a dazzling, aesthetic performance of otherworldly beauty, while Gurtu’s full-throttle solo is also featured in the latter half. This is a perfect performance, filled with the ultimate beauty and dynamic rhythms that truly define the ECM sound. The ultimate item, recorded on a superb high-quality stereo soundboard, is the latest live performance of the Garbarek Group, which continues to evolve and has reached unparalleled heights. You just have to listen!