description Paths, Prints – Jan Garbarek Overview
“Paths, Prints,” featuring Jan Garbarek and his ensemble, presents a deeply atmospheric exploration of modal jazz with prominent use of the bowed electric bass, creating a spacious and contemplative soundscape.
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Is Bill Frisell the guitarist on Paths, Prints?
Yes. The 1982 ECM album pairs Frisell with Jan Garbarek, bassist Eberhard Weber, and drummer Jon Christensen.
What kind of bass does Eberhard Weber play on Paths, Prints?
Weber plays his distinctive electric upright bass, not a conventional bowed acoustic bass throughout. Its sustained tone blends closely with Frisell's guitar and Garbarek's soprano and tenor saxophones.
Which tracks best introduce Paths, Prints?
The Path and Footprints establish the quartet's spacious sound, while The Move gives Frisell a particularly prominent role. All eight compositions are credited to Jan Garbarek.
When and where was Paths, Prints recorded?
The quartet recorded it at Talent Studios in Oslo in December 1981. ECM released it in September 1982 with Manfred Eicher as producer.
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