dimanche 31 août 2008

Paul Bley - Fragments (ECM, 1986)



Paul Bley is among my all times favorite jazz pianists. I just love the moods and atmospheres he creates, his lyrical and poetical playing, the way he is playing with silence, a unique musical creativity that makes all his recordings unique, either as a solo artist or within a trio or a quartet.

As an introduction to Paul Bley's musical universe, I chose this gorgeous ECM historical recording, featuring some of the finest ECM artists: John Surman (Soprano and Baritone Saxophones, Bass Clarinet), Bill Frisell (guitar), Paul Motian (drums). 

Is it still or is it only jazz ? Musical categories are not relevant here, as it happens frequently with ECM releases... 

Pure magy of studio sessions, under the inspired direction of Manfred Eicher... "Etats de grâce", where musicians can understand each other and play together without exchanging words, just following the path, listening to the sound, writing music while they play it.

Fragments of pure beauty, of deep feeling, of such an ambient soundscape that this recording does not seem to be more than 20 years old...

Did I say it already ?

ECM is my favorite record company... ECM music makes my daily soundscape for almost thirty years...

Since a long time, I wonder how I could tell Manfred Eicher and his artists how much their music matters for me...

Perhaps introducing a few of you to ECM could be an answer...

link: mp3 / 320

password: olduvai

4 commentaires:

Geoff a dit…

Agree about Bley, agree about ECM, thanks

Art Simon a dit…

Very cool! Thanks!

Term Papers a dit…

ECM is my favorite record company.ECM music makes my daily soundscape for almost thirty year.

Term papers a dit…

I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well.