Ralph Towner
ECM Special (LP)
Original edition on ECM / Trio Jazz Mania of the 1973 Japan-only compilation. With insert and obi.
ECM Special (LP)
Original edition on ECM / Trio Jazz Mania of the 1973 Japan-only compilation. With insert.
Oracle
The charming, thoughtfoul Oracle conveys the familiarity and empathy of partners who have worked together for years – light touch, intricacy and sensitivity pervade the session. Oracle wins you over with its warmth and melodicism.
Batik
Ralph Towner (12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano) in trio with Eddie Gomez (double bass) and Jack DeJohnette (drums): five Towner compositions recorded in January 1978 at Talent Studio, Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher. First released 1978.
Solstice
Ralph Towner's 1975 ECM quartet album with Jan Garbarek (saxophones, flute), Eberhard Weber (bass, cello) and Jon Christensen (drums, percussion), recorded in December 1974 at Arne Bendiksen Studio, Oslo, and produced by Manfred Eicher.
Diary
Ralph Towner's first entirely solo album, recorded on 4-5 April 1973 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, with Towner on 12-string and classical guitars, piano (via overdubs) and gongs. Produced by Manfred Eicher.
At First Light
Solo classical guitar album by Ralph Towner: eight originals plus Danny Boy, Little Old Lady and Make Someone Happy. Recorded February 2022 at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano, produced by Manfred Eicher.
My Foolish Heart
Solo album by Ralph Towner on classical and 12-string guitar: eleven of his own pieces, two from the Oregon book, and the standard My Foolish Heart. Recorded February 2016 at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano; produced by Manfred Eicher.
Travel Guide
Guitar trio album by Ralph Towner (classical and 12-string guitar), Wolfgang Muthspiel (electric guitar, voice) and Slava Grigoryan (classical and baritone guitar), with five pieces each by Towner and Muthspiel. Recorded August 2012 at the Auditorio RSI, Lugano.
Chiaroscuro
Duo album by Ralph Towner (classical, 12-string and baritone guitars) and Paolo Fresu (trumpet, flugelhorn): Towner originals, two improvisations and Blue in Green. Recorded in October 2008 at Artesuono, Udine, produced by Manfred Eicher, released by ECM in 2009.
ANA
Solo album by Ralph Towner on classical and 12-string guitar, seven pieces plus the suite Seven Pieces for Twelve Strings. Recorded March 1996, Rainbow Studio, Oslo; produced by Manfred Eicher. ECM 1611, 1997.