Ralph Towner (1940-2026) In Memoriam

Nels Cline: It’s been something like 47 years that you’ve been recording for ECM, working with Manfred Eicher. Obviously, back in the ’70s this relationship was beyond ideal for your music and brought a whole new aesthetic to the world—much of it derived from (in my opinion) your writing and playing style and the innovations of Oregon and aspects of the Paul Winter Consort. Is it happy and comfortable to make a record like My Foolish Heart, or are there challenges beyond just striving for a good take, even nowadays?

Ralph Towner: I’m always excited about the prospect of recording. I try to wait until I have enough material composed to begin to consider recording. Every recording has a different feeling about it, and some sessions are more difficult, depending on the music. But it is always an honor to be able to document your life’s work.

Ralph Towner In Memoriam

Entrevista a Ralph Towner realizada por Nels Cline en Fretboard Journal (https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/focused-an-appreciation-of-the-genre-bending-guitar-work-of-ralph-towner/). Fotografía por Enrique Farelo. Tomada en el Festival Internacional JazzMadrid 2023, CentroCentro, Madrid, el 10 de noviembre de 2023.

Texto: © Fretboard Journal, 2017
Fotografía: © Enrique Farelo,  2023

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Ralph Towner «At First Light» (10 Festival Internacional JazzMadrid 2023, CentroCentro, Madrid. 2023-11-10) Por Enrique Farelo [Concierto de jazz]