Paths, Prints
Jan Garbarek · 1981
51 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A meditative blend of ethereal saxophone melodies and intricate, textural jazz arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, meditative listening experience
- gradual rise and fall dynamics
- ethereal melodies for reflection
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Paths, Prints' is Jan Garbarek's fifth album, following his acclaimed work on 'Dis' from 1979. This album solidified his unique voice in the European jazz scene, showcasing a maturation of his style that combined Nordic folk influences with avant-garde jazz elements. At this point in his career, Garbarek was establishing himself as a leading figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tord Gustavsen· Ketil Bjørnstad· Eberhard Weber
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Path 7:16
- 2 Footprints 10:08
- 3 Kite Dance 5:41
- 4 To B.E. ('80) 3:15
- 5 The Move 6:43
- 6 Arc 5:06
- 7 Considering the Snail 6:35
- 8 Still 6:18
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