{"product_id":"1349268","title":"Once Upon A Time: Live In Avignon [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce Upon A Time: Live in Avignon\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded at Avignon's Theatre des Halles in August 1994, presents Eberhard Weber's unique approach to the solo recital. The album sees the bassist balancing compositions from his albums Orchestra and Pendulum with a vibrant rendition of 'My Favorite Things' and his own 'Trio for Bassoon and Bass', revealing fresh aspects of his distinctive musical diction. \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\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'. \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondensed into a concise programme, \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon A Time: Live in Avignon\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of Eberhard Weber's solo performance.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEberhard Weber: bass\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Weber's extraordinary, layered soundworld, replete with atmospheric background thrums and pulses, sudden runs and spooky harmonic outbursts. At times sounding cosmically distant, or perhaps echoing from some Piranesi-esque vault, this is a singular talent playing a singular instrument.' - \u003cb\u003e***** The Scotsman\u003c\/b\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fans of Weber, and fans of ECM, are bound to treasure this release. It's a fascinating document of the musician at his best, and there are few who could match his wondrous jazz canvases.' - \u003cb\u003eLondonJazz News:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePendulum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrio For Bassoon And Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady Out There\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent For A While\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelirium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Favorite Things\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55129036128641,"sku":"1349268","price":17.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51jcWAkI9NL._SL1500.jpg?v=1766809888","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1349268","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}