Dark Eyes

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Release Date: 26th Oct 2009
Catalogue No: 2711266
Label: ECM
Length: 61 minutes

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Stańko, T: So Nice

Work length5:52

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: Terminal 7

Work length5:30

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: The Dark Eyes Of Martha Hirsch

Work length10:03

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: Grand Central

Work length6:25

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: Amsterdam Avenue

Work length6:11

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: Samba Nova

Work length9:23

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Komeda: Dirge For Europe

Work length5:29

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: May Sun

Work length2:47

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Stańko, T: Last Song

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

Komeda: Etiuda Baletowa No.3

Work length5:49

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Tomasz Stanko Quintet, Jakob Bro (guitar), Anders Christensen (double bass), Olavi Louhivuori (drums), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet)
Recorded: 2009-04-29
Recording Venue: Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines

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Tomasz Stanko's smouldering Slavic soul music and grainy-toned trumpet finds a new context on 'Dark Eyes'. Like his hero Miles Davis, the Polish jazz master also has an impressive record as talent scout and mentor, and his latest ensemble pools young players from Finland and Denmark - his 'Nordic' quintet - for what is an exciting and notable album.

Tomasz has had strong connections to Finland in particular since the early 1970s when he was part of Edward Vesala's creative circle. Now he welcomes two prodigiously gifted Finns into his group, pianist Alexi Tuomarila and drummer Olavi Louhivuori, both expressive and imaginative players. On 'Dark Eyes', Jakob Bro, the young guitarist heard on ECM on Paul Motian's 'Garden of Eden' is cast most often in the role of subtle colourist, while fellow Dane Anders Christensen, on electric bass throughout, provides the band's throbbing pulse.

The programme features new Stanko compositions, including "The Dark Eyes of Martha Hirsch", inspired by an Oskar Kokoschka canvas, plus a new version of "Last Song" from Tomasz ECM debut "Balladyna", as well as "Dirge for Europe" and "Etiuda baletowa nr. 3" - from the pen of Krzysztof Komeda.

When Tomasz Stanko won the European Jazz Prize in 2002, the jury declared him: "A world-class player, a stylist, a charismatic performer and original composer - a true master and leader of European jazz... (with) a unique sound and personal music that is instantly recognizable and unmistakably his own." His association with ECM goes back to 1975 but his three albums with his young Polish trio, 'Soul of Things', 'Suspended Night' and 'Lontano' hit a new level of international popularity.

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