Ralph Towner and Paolo Fresu: Chiaroscuro at

In their first UK tour together, Ralph Towner and Paolo Fresu showcase their acclaimed ECM release Chiaroscuro, a lyrical conversation between two masters of their craft. The album introduces a new duo and a rare instrumental
combination - trumpet and acoustic guitar. The repertoire includes a programme of old and new Ralph Towner compositions and duo improvisations, plus an old Miles Davis favourite, its presence a key to the musical priorities at work here.

Individually, these two players have incredible CVs. Guitarist Towner has worked with everyone - from Stan Getz to Weather Report to Jan Garbarek. Since raduating from Sardinia's Cagliari Conservatory in 1984, Fresu has teamed up with the likes of Enrico Rava, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and John Zorn....

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In their first UK tour together, Ralph Towner and Paolo Fresu showcase their acclaimed ECM release Chiaroscuro, a lyrical conversation between two masters of their craft. The album introduces a new duo and a rare instrumental
combination - trumpet and acoustic guitar. The repertoire includes a programme of old and new Ralph Towner compositions and duo improvisations, plus an old Miles Davis favourite, its presence a key to the musical priorities at work here.

Individually, these two players have incredible CVs. Guitarist Towner has worked with everyone - from Stan Getz to Weather Report to Jan Garbarek. Since raduating from Sardinia's Cagliari Conservatory in 1984, Fresu has teamed up with the likes of Enrico Rava, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and John Zorn.
Jazzwise has said that this latest collaboration: ‘comes close to sonically embodying the ECM motto of "the most beautiful sound next to silence"‘.

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