Folk Songs (Charlie Haden album)


Folk Songs is an album by bassist Charlie Haden, saxophonist Jan Garbarek and guitarist Egberto Gismonti recorded in 1979 and released on the ECM label in 1981. The album follows the trio's first recording Magico.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, stating, "One of the better ECM recordings... filled with moody originals, improvisations that blend together jazz and world music, and atmospheric ensembles. This date works well both as superior background music and for close listening".

Track listing

  1. "Folk Song" – 8:12
  2. "Bôdas de Prata" – 4:44
  3. "Cego Aderaldo" – 7:54
  4. "Veien" – 7:50
  5. "Equilibrista" – 8:36
  6. "For Turiya" – 7:42