Journal Violone II

by Barre Phillips

Journal Violone II cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 25 March 1980
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:40
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An innovative sequel to his groundbreaking 1968 solo bass recording, 'Journal Violone II' finds Barre Phillips expanding his profound improvisational techniques. Aided by subtle tape manipulations and vocals from Aina Kemanis, the album creates a spacious, atmospheric environment that highlights the resonant depths of the double bass. It is a striking entry in the ECM catalog's exploration of modern avant-garde jazz.

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Tracklist

  1. Part I (7:03)
  2. Part II (6:18)
  3. Part III (5:02)
  4. Part IV (6:45)
  5. Part V (To Aquirax Aida) (3:27)
  6. Part VI (11:03)

Credits

  • Barre Phillips - primary artist, bass, composed by
  • R. Balestra - painting [cover painting: les violoncelleux]
  • John Surman - soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
  • Aina Kemanis - voice

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