Jan Garbarek in Cardiff (Wales) 20/10/04

Ian Hulatt · November 21st, 2004, 01:38 PM

Well the cavernous enclosure that is the St Davids Hall and a third full at that boded poorly for this concert. However, a prompt 8pm start and as usual no dialogue from the Quartet saw a hushed crowd enjoy an atmospheric concert. I must confess at first depite being a long term fan I thought it was rather all to measured and melodies that were hypnotic and so on and so on. yet once they seemed warmed up so did we. There were of course solos by all the group (except Jan himself) and of the three (Weber, Mansur, Bruninghaus) the percussionists was the most passionate , yet Webers was technically awesome. Yet how can I really compare them? All four musicians at the peak of their form and yet together thay did weave some amazing patterns and moods. Was it jazz? Well there were some tunes/refrains I guess you could whistle and it was all very Nordic, European and evocative of snowy wastes.I'm not sure , but it was uplifting, contemplative and moving .I guess you had to be there!

jkelman · November 21st, 2004, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Hulatt

Was it jazz?

Does it really matter? If the performance was strong, engaging and compelling, that would seem to me to be more important than attaching a label which is now so broad as to, in some sense, be almost meaningless.

Glad you enjoyed the show; I am envious, as there's no sign of them making it across the pond anytime soon.
Best!
John

Ian Hulatt · November 24th, 2004, 02:46 PM

Absolutely, as the guy in Mole Jazz said to me when were discussing it "Were you dissapointed". Absolutely not!

Katz · December 14th, 2004, 07:32 PM

I've been at a Garbarek's concert in Lisbon [May '04] and it really disappointed me... Only the last track and the encore (Song For Che) were quite exciting, all the rest was a bit previsible...

Andy D · December 30th, 2004, 03:28 AM

Ian.

I saw the group in Manchester and was dissapointed, as you suggest it was all very measured and not that origional for me. Two hours plus was good value, but four songs played and this tested the patience of many at the show.

The new album is much better, the personal are different overall it was worth seeing but only just!

Regards

Andy D.

November 21st, 2004, 01:38 PM	#1
Ian Hulatt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	Jan Garbarek in Cardiff (Wales) 20/10/04 Well the cavernous enclosure that is the St Davids Hall and a third full at that boded poorly for this concert. However, a prompt 8pm start and as usual no dialogue from the Quartet saw a hushed crowd enjoy an atmospheric concert. I must confess at first depite being a long term fan I thought it was rather all to measured and melodies that were hypnotic and so on and so on. yet once they seemed warmed up so did we. There were of course solos by all the group (except Jan himself) and of the three (Weber, Mansur, Bruninghaus) the percussionists was the most passionate , yet Webers was technically awesome. Yet how can I really compare them? All four musicians at the peak of their form and yet together thay did weave some amazing patterns and moods. Was it jazz? Well there were some tunes/refrains I guess you could whistle and it was all very Nordic, European and evocative of snowy wastes.I'm not sure , but it was uplifting, contemplative and moving .I guess you had to be there!

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November 24th, 2004, 02:46 PM	#3
Ian Hulatt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	Absolutely, as the guy in Mole Jazz said to me when were discussing it "Were you dissapointed". Absolutely not!

December 14th, 2004, 07:32 PM	#4
Katz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 73	I've been at a Garbarek's concert in Lisbon [May '04] and it really disappointed me... Only the last track and the encore (Song For Che) were quite exciting, all the rest was a bit previsible...

December 30th, 2004, 03:28 AM	#5
Andy D Banned User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,294	Ian. I saw the group in Manchester and was dissapointed, as you suggest it was all very measured and not that origional for me. Two hours plus was good value, but four songs played and this tested the patience of many at the show. The new album is much better, the personal are different overall it was worth seeing but only just! Regards Andy D.