Tales of Another [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [IMPORT]

Gary Peacock,keith Jarrett,jack Dejohnette, Gary Peacock

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 1977
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Import
• Label: Ecm Import
• ASIN: B0000261JX
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #142,034 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The bassist calls on pianist Keith Jarrett and drummer Jack DeJohnette for his greatest album as leader. It is the same lineup as the obviously more-vaunted Jarrett standards trio, and this recording lacks nothing of the Jarrett-led albums. It works, not due to the great pianist's presence alone, but because Peacock is a strong writer of atmospheric pieces that seem to hark to natural forces--the wind and the rain. ECM has characteristically opted for a lush sound. Peacock's enveloping bass sound sings in a yearning, elevated voice. He has drawn from the direct lyricism of Bill Evans. His own sound and compositions are, however, even more introspect and otherworldly, thanks in part to Peacock's judicious use of elements from the avant-garde, in which he often worked. --Peter Monaghan

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars what's up w/ Jarrett, September 26, 2007

By	gc3 - See all my reviews

This is a great album of atmospheric, moody music. Gary's bass sounds great and he plays well throughout. Jack accents the mood and only really opens up on the last two tracks. I would consider this one of my all time favorites if not for one thing: Keith Jarrett moaning and whining. I can't understand it. His playing is so beautiful and lyrical, all overlaped w/ these strange and annoying noises. I know it is an expression of emotion while playing, but I find it highly destracting. This album, though, is good enough to look past it. Barely.

2.0 out of 5 stars Agree, March 26, 2009

By	James (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

I agree with other reviewers regarding Jarrett. His noises are irritating and distracting not unlike in his own 1970s live solo effort, "Koln Concert". The sound engineers at ECM need to seriously considering editing these grunts and groans when remastering these discs.

3.0 out of 5 stars Would be great if not for Jarrett's irritating noises, January 28, 2009

By	Paul J. Escamilla "mostly water" (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't know what you're supposed to call the horrible noises that come out of Jarrett's mouth as he plays. It's not singing, it's not scatting or humming or whistling. Whatever it is, it's off-key, shrill and to me, completely distracting on this particular album. Which is very sad because the music here is superb. Really gorgeous and inspired playing by a group of musicians who are completely in each other's minds.

I'd give this 5 stars if they could find some way to erase Jarrett's bleatings..but as long as they're so audible, I can't give this more than 3 and a half stars.