December Poems
| December Poems | ||||
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| Studio album by Gary Peacock | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | December 1977 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:36 | |||
| Label | ECM | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
| Gary Peacock chronology | ||||
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December Poems is an album by American jazz bassist Gary Peacock, with Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek added on two selections, recorded in 1977 and released on the ECM label in 1979.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 3 stars stating "Despite the sparse and somewhat cold feeling of the record, Peacock's virtuosity and sterling tone are well-served in a solo format".[2]
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Gary Peacock
- "Snow Dance" - 7:24
- "Winterlude" - 6:02
- "A Northern Tale" - 6:18
- "December Greenwings" - 7:44
- "Flower Crystals" - 5:09
- "Celebrations" - 9:49
- Recorded at Talent Studio in Oslo, Norway in December 1977.
Personnel
- Gary Peacock — bass
- Jan Garbarek (tracks 2 & 4) — tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
References
- ↑ ECM discography accessed August 29, 2011
- 1 2 Adler, D. R. Allmusic Review accessed August 29, 2011
- ↑ Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 160. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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