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 01. Christensen, Jon "Personal Mountains" 02. Christensen, Jon "Piscean Dance" 03. Christensen, Jon "Per Ulv" 04. Christensen, Jon "Tutte" 05. Christensen, Jon "Oceanus" 06. Christensen, Jon "War Orphans" 07. Christensen, Jon "My Song"
Water Stories: Glacial Reconstruction (Part One: Blue Ice The Glacier) 08. Rypdal, Terje "Glacial Reconstruction (Part One: Blue Ice The Glacier)" 09. Christensen, Jon "The Windup"
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 | | Description: | Stuart Nicholson wrote in the BBC Music magazine of the "Rarum" series: "... selected by the artists themselves, this series is of enormous importance in revealing the breadth of each artist's work, as much for the converted as the unconverted looking for a window into the remarkable ECM catalogue". An unceasingly brilliant contributor to more ECM studio recordings than any other musician, Jon Christensen finally has an album released under his own name. Band-leading has seldom been the great Oslo drummer's priority but in his selection of tracks for his ": rarum" disc, there is no mistaking the way in which Christensen has driven some mighty ensembles from his seat at the back. Includes titanic performances from Keith Jarrett's "Belonging" group, Terje Rypdal's "Waves" band, the Bobo Stenson Trio, Ralph Towner and more...Recordings 1974 - 1997
"Personal Mountains" taken from: Keith Jarrett - Personal Mountains 1979
"Piscean Dance" and "Oceanus" taken from: Ralph Towner - Solstice 1974
"Per Uluv" taken from: Terje Rypdal - Waves 1077
"Tutte" taken from: Masqualero - Bande À Part 1985
"War Orphans" taken from: Bobo Stenson - War Orphans 1997
"My Song" taken from: Keith Jarrett - My Song 1977
"Glacial Reconstruction" taken from: Ketil Bjørnstad - Water Stories 1993
"The Windup" taken from: Keith Jarrett - Belonging 1974
An ECM Production
? 2004 ECM Records GmbH for this compilation
© 2004 ECM Records GmbH
Digitally remastered.
"Ecm Rarum 20/Selected Recordings" is a carefully curated CD anthology showcasing the distinctive artistry of Norwegian drummer Jon Christensen, one of the most influential percussion voices in modern jazz. Drawn from various recording sessions for ECM Records, this compilation highlights Christensen's subtle yet highly dynamic style: shimmering cymbal work, fluid time feel and an almost orchestral approach to rhythm. Rather than foregrounding technical display, the selections emphasize atmosphere, space and interplay, offering a rich portrait of a drummer who has shaped the sound of European jazz for decades. The tracks span different ensembles and moods, from introspective, lyrical soundscapes to more propulsive, open-ended pieces, unified by Christensen's unmistakable touch and sense of color.
As part of the ECM Rarum series, "Selected Recordings" serves both as an accessible introduction for newcomers and as a focused overview for long-time listeners who wish to rediscover Christensen's work in a new context. The sequencing underlines his versatility: whether in sparse, chamber-like settings or in more expansive group formats, he always supports the music with clarity, restraint and depth. The production preserves ECM's trademark sonic transparency, allowing every nuance of his cymbals, drums and the surrounding instruments to be heard with exceptional detail. This CD is ideal for anyone interested in the evolution of modern jazz drumming and in the refined, often contemplative aesthetic associated with ECM.
Jon Christensen is widely regarded as a central figure of the Scandinavian jazz scene and a key contributor to the ECM sound. Over the course of his career he has collaborated with many leading European and international improvisers, becoming known for a highly musical, compositional approach to the drum kit. Rather than marking strict time, his playing often weaves in and out of the ensemble texture, creating momentum through accents, shading and subtle dynamic shifts. His work has had a lasting influence on subsequent generations of drummers and has played a significant role in establishing the reputation of Nordic jazz as a distinctive, forward-looking branch of the genre.
ECM Records, founded in Germany in 1969, is renowned for its exceptional production quality, innovative programming and instantly recognizable visual and sonic identity. The label has become a benchmark for audiophile recordings in jazz, contemporary classical and beyond, with a catalogue that emphasizes clarity of sound, careful curation and long-term artistic relationships. ECM releases are known for their meticulous engineering, quiet intensity and spacious mixes, giving artists the freedom to explore subtle tonal and structural nuances. With "Ecm Rarum 20/Selected Recordings", ECM once again demonstrates its commitment to presenting artists in depth, offering a thoughtfully assembled retrospective that rewards both focused listening and repeated returns. | | | Producer: |
Manfred Eicher, Masqualero |
| | No. of tracks: |
9 |
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0665992 |
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