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Départ 04686
''Départ'' is an album by British jazz trio Azimuth (band), Azimuth with American jazz guitarist Ralph Towner, recorded in December 1979 and released on ECM Records, ECM the following year. The trio features trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, vocalist Norma Winstone and pianist John Taylor (jazz), John Taylor, joined by guitarist Ralph Towner. Reception The authors of the ''Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings'' called Towner "an ideal guest," and wrote: "Much as he does on Weather Report's ''I Sing the Body Electric'', Towner sounds as if he comes from outside the basic conception of the group, but with a genuine understanding and appreciation of what it's all about. His contribution is perhaps most emphatic on 'Arrivée'... linking the whole disc into a continuous suite." Writing for ''Between Sound and Space'', Tyran Grillo described the album as "Azimuth's most fully realized effort, through which the project honed its sound to an art," and noted: "Winstone's overdubs visualize gossamer v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Depart
''Depart'' is the twelfth Standard Chinese, Mandarin-language studio album by Singaporean singer and songwriter Tanya Chua, released by Universal Music on 13 August 2021. She collaborated with Carla Bruni and Ayanga, and also invited world-class composer Ricky Ho to produce and arrange the music. At the 33rd Golden Melody Awards, Chua was awarded the Golden Melody Award for Best Female Mandarin Singer, Best Female Mandarin Singer, Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Album, Best Mandarin Album, Golden Melody Award for Album of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Vocal Album Recording for ''Depart'', among eight other nominations. Background and recording On 30 January 2021, Chua sang a new song, "Ex-Love Song" during the encore of her "Kisses for the World" concert tour held in Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan. The song appeared on Track 6 in the album. On 22 June 2021, Chua posted a photo of herself approaching an open door in a backdrop of a rocky mountain on her social media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azimuth '85
''Azimuth '85'' is the fourth and penultimate album by British jazz trio Azimuth recorded in March 1985 and released on ECM later that year. The trio features pianist John Taylor, vocalist Norma Winstone, and trumpeter Kenny Wheeler.ECM discography accessed September 23, 2011 Reception The review by Michael G. Nastos states, "It's an acquired taste, but if you do, you'll not let go."Nastos, M. GAllmusic Review accessed September 23, 2011 The '' |