Name: Celebration
Brand: Arild Andersen

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2790947

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2012-06-18

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Arild Andersen

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Jazz

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Arild Andersen is a Norwegian jazz bassist, born on October 27, 1945 in Lillestrøm, Norway. With a career spanning over five decades, he has established himself as one of the most influential and respected figures in the world of jazz. Known for his virtuosic playing style and innovative compositions, Andersen has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians throughout his career.

Married to a fellow artist, Arild Andersen's music reflects his deep connection to his roots and the natural beauty of Norway. His unique blend of traditional Scandinavian folk melodies with modern jazz elements creates a captivating and atmospheric sound that captivates audiences worldwide.

Influenced by artists such as Ketil Bjørnstad, Bobo Stenson Trio, John Surman, and Jan Garbarek among others; Arild Andersen continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians from around the globe - *his* performances are always characterized by passion, technical brilliance, and an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.

Bassist Arild Andersen shines as the principal soloist in a celebration of music from ECM with specially-commissioned new big-band arrangements of well-known pieces by Dave Holland, Chick Corea, Trygve Seim, Jan Garbarek, and Keith Jarrett. The resourceful Tommy Smith adds powerful tenor solos, arranges Garbarek's Molde Canticle, and directs the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. Andersen's composition Independency is a 16-minute highlight, in a sensitive and powerful arrangement by Mike Gibbs. Other contributing arrangers are Makoto Ozone, the Japanese pianist who played alongside Smith in Gary Burton's quartet in the 1980s (Corea's Crystal Silence), Christian Jacob (Holland's May Dance), Geoff Keezer (Jarrett's My Song) and Trygve Seim/?yvind Br?ke (Seim's own Ulrikas Dans). All of them contribute sterling work, and their arrangements are likely to enter modern jazz's big band repertory book. Recorded live at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, Celebration is a highly attractive album for a broad listenership, and as a statement about music introduced by ECM will be of special interest to long-time followers of the label. The double-bass of Norwegian Arild Andersen has been an integral part of the sound of ECM for more than four decades, but it's heard for the first time as the lead voice in large ensemble arrangements of music. The project had its genesis in 2009 when ECM's 40th anniversary inspired a number of tributes and festivals around the world. Tenorist Tommy Smith, who had been playing extensively with Arild in Andersen's trio (including Live At Belleville), proposed a special event with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, the big band he had founded in 1995. Personnel: Arild Andersen (double-bass), Tommy Smith (tenor saxophone), Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Tommy Smith (direction)

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