Credits:

Ralph Towner

Description:

50 years with ECM! This is the latest solo album from Ralph Tauner, a leading American guitarist who turns 83 this year. Having spent his entire musical career as a solo artist with ECM, Ralph Tauner has created a unique body of work in his recordings for the label, and this latest album, recorded in 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of his debut. Fifty years after his debut album, Diary, this album continues in this great tradition, drawing inspiration from a wide range of music. Citing influences such as George Gershwin, John Coltrane, John Dowland, and Bill Evans, the self-liner notes state, "My solo albums always include my own compositions that incorporate elements of many composers and musicians who have fascinated me. In addition to his own new original songs, Tauner's own compositions include Hoagy Carmichael's "Little Old Lady," Jules Stein's "Make Someone Happy," and the popular trad "Danny Boy."Also featured again is his band, Oregon's "Guitarra Picante," which is also releasing a 180g vinyl LP.