Recorded in 1992, this album emphasizes production value and slick performances. Largely a feature for Jan Garbarek's soprano sax (he only plays tenor on three tracks), each song is dreamy and quite mystical. Compositionally, TWELVE MOONS is a curious blend of light jazz and Norwegian folk melodies. This is especially apparent on "Psalm" and "Darvanan," both of which feature female vocalists, while "Huhai" borrows from a traditional folk tune.
Fans of Garbarek's penetrating, English horn-like soprano sax sound are treated to some inspired playing throughout, and drummer Manu Katche, best known for his work with Peter Gabriel and Sting, shines on every track. Additionally, there is nice interplay between Garbarek and the band on "Witchi-Tai-To," a remake of a tune first recorded by the saxophonist on a '74 album of the same name. AllMusic
Tracklist:
Twelve Moons (7:35)
Composed By – Jan Garbarek
Drums – Manu Katché
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Soprano Saxophone, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Jan Garbarek
1.1 Part One: Winter-Summer
1.2 Part Two: Summer-Winter
2 Psalm 6:32
Arranged By – Jan Garbarek
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Traditional.
Lyrics By – Elling Hansen
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Soprano Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
Vocals [Vocal] – Agnes Buen Garnås
3 Brother Wind March 10:17
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Jan Garbarek
Drums – Manu Katché
Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Rainer Brüninghaus
Soprano Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
4 There Were Swallows ... 8:36
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Jan Garbarek
Drums – Manu Katché
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Piano – Rainer Brüninghaus
Soprano Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
5 The Tall Tear Trees 5:45
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Jan Garbarek
Drums – Manu Katché
Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Rainer Brüninghaus
Tenor Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
6 Arietta 6:21
Arranged By – Jan Garbarek
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Edvard Grieg
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Piano – Rainer Brüninghaus
Soprano Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
7 Gautes-Margjit 11:53
Arranged By – Jan Garbarek
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Traditional.
Drums – Manu Katché
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Piano – Rainer Brüninghaus
Tenor Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
8 Darvánan 4:54
Composed By – Mari Boine
Tenor Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
Vocals [Vocal] – Mari Boine
9 Huhai 7:29
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Jan Garbarek
Drums – Manu Katché
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Piano – Rainer Brüninghaus
Soprano Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
10 Witchi-Tai-To 5:43
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Composed By – Jim Pepper
Drums – Manu Katché
Piano – Rainer Brüninghaus
Soprano Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
Credits:
Bass – Eberhard Weber
Design [Cover Design] – Barbara Wojirsch
Drums – Manu Katché
Keyboards – Rainer Brüninghaus
Percussion – Marilyn Mazur
Producer – Manfred Eicher
Saxophone [Saxophones] – Jan Garbarek
Vocals [Vocal] – Agnes Buen Garnås, Mari Boine
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