Jan Garbarek, Nana Vasconcelos, John Abercrombie – Eventyr (Vinyl LP)

Jan Garbarek, Nana Vasconcelos, John Abercrombie – Eventyr is a trio album by Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek with Brazilian percussionist Naná Vasconcelos and American guitarist John Abercrombie, released on ECM in 1981 (cat. no. ECM 1200). It was recorded in December 1980 at Talent Studio in Oslo and produced by Manfred Eicher. "Eventyr" is Norwegian for fairy tale; several titles draw on Norwegian folk tales, alongside one traditional melody. This copy is the 1981 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1200
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1981
• Genre: Jazz, World, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

1. Soria Maria (Garbarek, Abercrombie, Vasconcelos)
2. Lillekort (Garbarek, Abercrombie, Vasconcelos)
3. Eventyr (Garbarek, Abercrombie, Vasconcelos)
4. Weaving A Garland (Traditional)
5. Once Upon A Time (Garbarek, Abercrombie, Vasconcelos)
6. The Companion (Garbarek, Vasconcelos)
7. Snipp, Snapp, Snute (Garbarek, Vasconcelos)
8. East Of The Sun And West Of The Moon (Garbarek, Abercrombie, Vasconcelos)

Personnel

Jan Garbarek (soprano and tenor saxophones, flutes), John Abercrombie (6- and 12-string electric guitar, mandolin), Naná Vasconcelos (berimbau, talking drum, percussion, voice). Produced by Manfred Eicher.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1981 German first edition on ECM, catalogue number ECM 1200.

What does "Eventyr" mean?
Eventyr is the Norwegian word for fairy tale. Titles such as "Soria Maria", "Lillekort" and "East Of The Sun And West Of The Moon" refer to well-known Norwegian folk tales.

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 Jan Garbarek and John Abercrombie records?
Yes, for example Jan Garbarek Group – Wayfarer, Jan Garbarek – Dis, John Abercrombie – Timeless. More titles are in our Jazz collection.