Product details
- Label ECM Records
- Artist Vijay Iyer
- Format 2LP
- Country Germany
- Released Date 2024
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Compassion by Vijay Iyer featuring Linda Oh, Tyshawn Sorey.
Vijay Iyer delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Vijay Iyer leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. Featuring Linda Oh, Tyshawn Sorey – each adding layers of complexity. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Compassion," the sophisticated album by acclaimed pianist Vijay Iyer released on ECM Records, is an emotive exploration of humanity through the lens of jazz. Masterfully intertwining genres, this album resonates with listeners by transcending traditional musical boundaries, offering a rich tapestry of sound that reflects the multifaceted essence of compassion itself. Through intricate compositions and a masterful ensemble featuring the brilliant saxophonist, Steve Lehman, and drummer Tyshawn Sorey, Iyer navigates complex rhythms and harmonies that evoke both introspection and connection. Each track serves as an exploration of empathy and resilience, inviting the audience to reflect on their own experiences and the shared human journey, making "Compassion" not just an album, but a profound musical experience.
What sets "Compassion" apart is its commitment to emotional storytelling, achieved through innovative harmonic structures and improvisational dialogue among the musicians. The album is steeped in a deep sense of social awareness, as Iyer carefully curates his sound
Pressing Details:
[inside gatefold]
Publishing:
Sonocentric Publishing (Vijay Iyer)
Jobete Music Co. Inc & Black Bull Music Inc. (Stevie Wonder)
Art Ensemble of Chicago Publishing Co. (Roscoe Mitchell)
Norahs Publishing / SteepleChase Music (John Stubblefield)
Antoinette Music / Pacific Wind Music (Geri Allen)
Recorded May 2022
Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, NY
Engineer: Ryan Streber
Mixed July/August 2022
Cover photo: Jan Kricke
Liner photo: Ogata
Design: Sascha Kleis
Produced by Vijay Iyer and Manfred Eicher
[on back of cover]
An ECM Production
℗ © 2024 ECM Records GmbH
Postfach 600331, 81203 München
www.ecmrecords.com
ECM 2760
2-LP
Made in EU
[on disc]
℗ 2024 ECM Records GmbH
Track Listing:
A1. Compassion
A2. Arch
A3. Overjoyed
B1. Maelstrom
B2. Prelude: Orison
B3. Tempest
C1. Panegyric
C2. Nonaah
C3. Where I Am
D1. Ghostrumental
D2. It Goes
D3. Free Spirits / Drummer's Song
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Vijay Iyer
Supporting Artists: Linda Oh, Tyshawn Sorey
Format: 2LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: ECM Records
Catalog Number: ECM 2760
Release Year: 2024
Country: Germany
Condition: Sealed (New)
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