Shimri is the second album by Norwegian jazz bassist and composer Arild Andersen, recorded in October 1976 and released on ECM the following year. Andersen's quartet features saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, pianist Lars Jansson, and drummer Pål Thowsen.[1]
| Shimri | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | October 1976 | |||
| Studio | Talent Studios Oslo, Norway | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:40 | |||
| Label | ECM ECM 1082 ST | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
The AllMusic review by Jim Todd states, "On Shimri, musical release floats in suspension, grooves are coyly offered then withdrawn, swing is used sparingly, subtly, making only an occasional splash in the ripples of intimate conversation among the members of Arlid Andersen's outstanding quartet."[2]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Arild Andersen except as noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shimri" | 5:55 |
| 2. | "No Tears" | 9:27 |
| 3. | "Ways of Days" | 4:47 |
| Total length: | 20:09 | |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wood Song" |
| 6:02 |
| 2. | "Vaggvisa för Hanna" | Jansson | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Dedication" | 11:43 | |
| Total length: | 21:31 41:40 | ||
Personnel edit
Musicians edit
- Arild Andersen – bass
- Juhani Aaltonen – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, percussion
- Lars Jansson – piano
- Pål Thowsen – drums
Technical personnel edit
- Manfred Eicher – producer
- Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
- Dieter Bonhorst – layout
- Lajos Keresztes – cover photography
- Rune Myhre – photography (back cover)
References edit
- ^ ECM discography accessed November 17, 2011
- ^ a b Todd, J. Allmusic Review accessed November 17, 2011