The second Stanko title in my collection was recorded live in Germany in 1972. Much of the music explores spiritual themes and features avant-garde excursions as well. The second side for example feels quite cinematic and atmospheric up to a point where it becomes avant-garde in nature. Really enjoy this contrast as it’s all one tune as well.
The violin, which has become a real favorite in jazz for me, is featured and it brings a special flavor to the proceedings. I’ve loved this instrument in the classical realm for a long time. Paganini for example is a favorite composer of mine.
Happy to have found this title for a good price. The cover has some lamination issues but is otherwise very clean. The vinyl plays lovely. The recording quality is ok but not great.
Will continue to explore Stankos’ discography and see if I can find any other titles going forward.
