Ralph Towner – Solstice / Sound And Shadows (Vinyl LP)

Ralph Towner – Solstice / Sound And Shadows is the second album by Ralph Towner's quartet Solstice, released in 1977 on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1095). It was recorded in February 1977 at Talent Studio in Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher and engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug. The line-up with Jan Garbarek, Eberhard Weber and Jon Christensen is the same as on "Solstice" from 1975; all five pieces are by Towner, who also plays French horn here. This copy is the 1977 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1095
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1977
• Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ with shelf wear

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Distant Hills (Ralph Towner)
2. Balance Beam (Ralph Towner)

Side B

1. Along The Way (Ralph Towner)
2. Arion (Ralph Towner)
3. Song Of The Shadows (Ralph Towner)

Personnel

Solstice: Ralph Towner (12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, French horn), Jan Garbarek (tenor and soprano saxophone, flute), Eberhard Weber (bass, cello), Jon Christensen (drums, percussion).

Produced by Manfred Eicher; engineer: Jan Erik Kongshaug. Cover design: Barbara Wojirsch; photo: Roberto Masotti.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is listed as the 1977 German original pressing on ECM, catalogue number ECM 1095.

What does "Solstice / Sound And Shadows" mean?
"Solstice" is the name of the group here and "Sound And Shadows" is the album title. The quartet had already recorded the album "Solstice" under Towner's name in 1975.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Ralph Towner records?
Yes, for example Ralph Towner – Solstice and Ralph Towner – Solo Concert. More titles are in our Jazz collection.