{"title":"Eberhard Weber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEberhard Weber is a German jazz double bassist and composer, born on January 22, 1940 in Stuttgart, Germany. Renowned for his unique tone and phrasing as a bass player, he skillfully blends chamber jazz, European classical music, minimalism, and ambient music in his compositions. With an impressive body of work that spans genres and influences, Weber's music captivates listeners with its distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Eberhard Weber has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. His compositions showcase a fusion of different musical styles that create a rich tapestry of sounds. Drawing inspiration from European classical music and minimalist techniques, Weber's innovative approach to jazz sets him apart from other artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotable collaborations include working alongside talented performers such as Arild Andersen, Terje Rypdal, John Surman, Bobo Stenson Trio, Collin Walcott, Ralph Towner, Steve Tibbetts, Ketil Bjørnstad Jan Garbarek Misha Alperin Oregon Enrico Rava Trygve Seim Gary Peacock Jan Garbarek Group Mathias Eick Kenny Wheeler Anat Fort Trio Jon Balke\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"once-upon-a-time-live-in-avignon","title":"Once Upon A Time: Live In Avignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce Upon A Time: Live in Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e, recorded at Avignon's Theatre des Halles in August 1994, presents \u003cstrong\u003eEberhard Weber\u003c\/strong\u003e's unique approach to the solo recital. The album sees the bassist balancing compositions from his albums \u003cem\u003eOrchestra\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePendulum\u003c\/em\u003e with a vibrant rendition of \"\u003cem\u003eMy Favorite Things\u003c\/em\u003e\" and his own \"\u003cem\u003eTrio for Bassoon and Bass\u003c\/em\u003e\", revealing fresh aspects of his distinctive musical diction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing one of the bassist's live shows the year this album was recorded, the Financial Times marvelled at Weber's musicianship, insisting that \"it is hard to imagine that anyone else could play what Weber plays\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondensed into a concise programme, \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon A Time: Live in Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e captures the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eEberhard Weber\u003c\/strong\u003e's solo performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECM","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50459392999755,"sku":"1135917","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1bf943d9-5bca-4ce2-8c6f-37a7bdc9fd65_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727221371"},{"product_id":"colours-8","title":"Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe three Eberhard Weber albums Yellow Fields, Silent Feet, and Little Movements - which incorporate all the music made for ECM by his innovative group Colours - are collected together in a specially-priced 3-CD box set. The recordings, produced by Manfred Eicher between 1975 and 1980, have been out of print for some time and their return will be welcomed by the great German bassist's many supporters.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Colours\" boxset includes extensive liner notes by Michael Tucker, based on interviews with the musicians, and rare archive photos. Released to coincide with the presentation to Eberhard Weber of Germany's biggest jazz award, the Albert Mangelsdorf Preis, it is the latest instalment in ECM's acclaimed 'Old and New Masters' series. This has previously featured state-of-the-art music productions with Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea and Gary Burton, Steve Kuhn and Codona. Beautiful Collectors' Editions all, they make perfect presents.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eColours was formed in 1975, initially to take music from Weber's award-winning The Colours of Chloe on the road, but quickly took on its own special identity, drawing on the musicians' exceptional talents and touching on jazz improvisation, rock energy, contemporary composition, diverse world musics and the pulse patterns of minimalism.  The line-up featured the great US jazz saxophonist Charlie Mariano and Rainer Br?ninghaus on keyboards. Jon Christensen drummed on Yellow Fields, but for Silent Feet and Little Movements, British drummer John Marshall, who had been exploring similar sonic territory in his work between jazz and rock with the Soft Machine, was drafted in. And of course throughout there is the uniquely arresting sound of Eberhard Weber's customized upright electric bass.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePersonnel: Eberhard Weber (bass), Charlie Mariano (soprano saxophone, shenai, nagaswaram, flutes), Rainer Bruninghaus (piano, keyboards), Jon Christensen, John Marshall (drums)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECM","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50490275299659,"sku":"2017356","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_474962dd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727656698"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_0145d6c0_thumbnail_4096_9b24aa0b-a8fe-40c0-b40c-1ea75739c921.jpg?v=1727221353","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/eberhard-weber.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}