Jan Garbarek's Mnemosyne is a captivating album that showcases the renowned saxophonist's unique blend of jazz and jazz fusion. Released on 1 April 1999 under the esteemed ECM New Series label, this 1 hour and 44-minute masterpiece weaves a rich tapestry of sound, transporting listeners through a diverse array of emotions and atmospheres.
The album's extensive tracklist features an eclectic mix of pieces, including the haunting 'Quechua Song', the devotional 'O Lord, in Thee Is All My Trust', and the soothing 'Estonian Lullaby', which also appears in a variant form later in the album. Other notable tracks include the vibrant 'Fayrfax Africanus', the contemplative 'Agnus Dei', and the enchanting 'Se je fayz dueil'.
Throughout Mnemosyne, Jan Garbarek's distinctive saxophone playing is complemented by a range of traditional and contemporary influences, from the sacred to the folkloric. The result is an album that is at once deeply personal and universally relatable, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its intricate textures and nuanced explorations. With its thought-provoking blend of jazz and jazz fusion, Mnemosyne is a testament to Jan Garbarek's innovative spirit and his ability to craft music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
Tracks
Quechua SongJan Garbarek, David James, John Potter, Rogers Covey-Crump, Gordon Jones, Traditional, The Hilliard Ensemble
O Lord, in Thee Is All My TrustJan Garbarek, Thomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Estonian LullabyVeljo Tormis, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Remember Me My DearJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
GloriaJan Garbarek, Guillaume Dufay, The Hilliard Ensemble
Fayrfax AfricanusJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Agnus DeiJan Garbarek, Antoine Brumel, The Hilliard Ensemble
Novus novusJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Se je fayz dueilJan Garbarek, Guillaume Le Rouge, The Hilliard Ensemble
O ignis spiritusJan Garbarek, Hildegard von Bingen, The Hilliard Ensemble
Alleluia nativitatisJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Delphic PaeanJan Garbarek, Athenaeus,, The Hilliard Ensemble
Strophe and Counter-StropheJan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
MascaradesJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
LoiterandoJan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Estonian Lullaby - Var.Veljo Tormis, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Russian PsalmJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Eagle DanceJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
When Jesus WeptJan Garbarek, William Billings, The Hilliard Ensemble
Hymn to the SunJan Garbarek, Mesomedes of Crete, The Hilliard Ensemble
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