December Poems Explained

December Poems
Type:Album
Artist:Gary Peacock
Cover:December Poems.jpg
Released:1979
Recorded:December 1977
Studio:Talent Studio
Oslo, Norway
Genre:Jazz
Length:42:36
Label:ECM 1119
Producer:Manfred Eicher
Chronology:Gary Peacock
Prev Title:Tales of Another
Prev Year:1977
Next Title:Shift in the Wind
Next Year:1980

December Poems is a solo album by American jazz bassist Gary Peacock, recorded in December 1977 and released on the ECM label in 1979; Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek makes a guest appearance for two duets.[1] [2]

Reception

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler stated: "Despite the sparse and somewhat cold feeling of the record, Peacock's virtuosity and sterling tone are well-served in a solo format."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Gary Peacock

  1. "Snow Dance" - 7:24
  2. "Winterlude" - 6:02
  3. "A Northern Tale" - 6:18
  4. "December Greenwings" - 7:44
  5. "Flower Crystals" - 5:09
  6. "Celebrations" - 9:49

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gary Peacock Catalog. jazzdisco.org. 23 March 2018.
  2. http://www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/1100/1119.php? ECM discography
  3. Adler, D. R. AllMusic Review accessed August 29, 2011