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I consider this one of my most richly lyrical and consistently inspired works, wrote Keith Jarrett of Arbour Zena. Jan Garbareks contribution is irreplaceable and ecstatic. It is easy to agree that Arbour Zena is one of Jarretts most exceptional albums. In some ways a follow-up to Jarretts first recorded collaboration with Jan Garbarek, the previous years Luminessence for saxophone and string orchestra, Arbour Zena adds Keith himself and bassist Charlie Haden to the mix. Evocative writing for strings, beautiful playing by Jan, Keith, and Haden at his most soulful, and a glowing panoramic production make this 1975 recording one of the finest of ECMs first decade albums.
Personnel: Keith Jarrett (piano), Jan Garbarek (tenor and soprano saxophones), Charlie Haden (double bass), String Orchestra (Members of the Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stuttgart), Mladen Gutesha (conductor)
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