Jan Garbarek Quartet – Afric Pepperbird (Vinyl LP)

Jan Garbarek Quartet – Afric Pepperbird

An early ECM masterpiece: Jan Garbarek Quartet's "Afric Pepperbird" from 1971 is one of the earliest releases on ECM Records and a landmark of European free jazz. This German original pressing features the young Norwegian saxophonist leading a powerful quartet including Terje Rypdal on guitar, creating an explosive blend of free jazz energy and Nordic sensibility.

The album showcases Garbarek's raw, intense playing before he developed his later, more spacious style, capturing a moment of youthful fire and experimentation. Essential for fans of free jazz, ECM collectors seeking early catalog gems, and anyone interested in the evolution of European jazz in the 1970s.

Label: ECM Records ECM 1007

Format: Vinyl LP, Album

Pressing: Germany - Original

Country: Germany

Released: 1971

Genre: Jazz, Free Jazz

Condition: Second Hand

Media: Side 1 close to NM-, Side 2 NM-

Cover: VG+ (the laminate is peeling off a bit)

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