Paths, Prints cover

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.

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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata