Geoff Posted February 2, 2004 Report Posted February 2, 2004 (edited) Krzysztof Komeda - Astigmatic Original Cover: Power Bros Reissue Cover: The Penguin Guide to Jazz pronounces that Astigamtic 'is not only the best Polish or European jazz records, but quite simply one of the best jazz records, full stop.' Looking through the previous AOTW I saw that there were very few european jazz albums. So when I thought I a european jazz album I could nominate one album came to mind, Astigmatic. (well if you exclude free jazz, I was going to pick Peter Brotzmann's Machine Gun, but decided against it) I agree with the comments in the Penguin Guide, this simply a superb album. An album that I would recommend as highly as Kind of Blue or A Love Supreme. The Quartet features Krzysztof Komeda (piano), Tomasz Stanko (trumpet), Zbigneiw Namyslowski (alto sax), Gunter Lenz (double bass), Rune Carlsson (drums). I will try to write a full review when the actual week starts. I look forward to hearing other people's opinion on this fine album. Thanks, Geoff Edited February 2, 2004 by Geoff Quote
Nate Dorward Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 So's anyone discussing this one? Quote
JSngry Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 I've yet to be able to find it. I'd like to hear it. Quote
couw Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 I've yet to be able to find it. I'd like to hear it. me too. or at least one that doesn't take ages to ship... titles are confusing too. there's astigmatic, astigmatic in concert, astigmatic vo. 5.... etc. Quote
kh1958 Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 This is the composer who did the music for early Roman Polanski films? Quote
John B Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 great choice! I'll pull this one out and give it a listen at work tommorow. Quote
couw Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 This is the composer who did the music for early Roman Polanski films? yes Quote
John B Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 There is a new copy for sale on ebay now for $9.99 (same seller I bought mine from last year) and Jazz Loft has this in stock for $16.99. Quote
Brandon Burke Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 Good lord! I glanced at his first name just now and thought some one had picked Krzysztof Penderecki. That woulda been great. I was excited to discuss scoring for string sections playing over the bridge. Oh well.... Quote
Nate Dorward Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 The "Volume 5" is because it was released in a series of CDs from Power Bros. Don't confuse it with vol. 10, Astigmatic in Concert, which is a (I gather very poorly-recorded) live gig from Copenhagen with a rather different band. I got my copy with no trouble from North Country/Cadence. They were asking $16 for it, a little better than Jazz Loft. Quote
fent99 Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 I like this so will dig it out later. Came to this after reading the Penguin review and listening to Stanko 's From the Green Hill on ECM 2-3 years ago. Excellent band, great writing should definitely be more widely available. I'll listen again and write more Quote
king ubu Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 I don't have it, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get it right now... The Komeda series looks very cool, though - there's a us or canadian site selling them, but I can't find the link. Will look for it later. ubu Quote
king ubu Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 Found it: http://www.trytel.com/~skok/komeda.html ubu Quote
EKE BBB Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 All the CD reissues of "Astigmatic": 1989 - Polskie Nagrania PNCD 026 "Polish Jazz, Vol. 3: Krzysztof Komeda" (With eight additional tracks) 1994 - Power Bros Records PB 00125 Krzysztof Komeda Quintet "Astigmatic" 1998 - Polonia Records CD 158 "The Complete Recordings of Krzysztof Komeda, Vol.20 - Astigmatic" 1998 - Power Bros Records PB 00163 Krzysztof Komeda "Astigmatic" (With multimedia filmed interview of Zofia Komeda) 2000 - Polonia Records / JVR Komeda "Astigmatic" 2001 - Polskie Nagrania PNCD 536 Komeda Quintet "Astigmatic" (Original Cover) Quote
Nate Dorward Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 Jeesh, why do they keep changing the cover art? Especially when the original cover-art (with its echo of Tristano's first Atlantic album) is so nice. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 Let's not forget the cover on the copy that I own. Quote
John B Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 How many covers does this disc have??? This cover art doesn't really seem to do justice to Komeda's music: Quote
relyles Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 I might be able to obtain a copy of the recording in the near future and if I do will comment on the music (as opposed to the evolution of the cover art ) Quote
couw Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 pity you didn't post your review Geoff. Can we still have it please! another thing: did you tap a shoulder for the next week? if not: I believe undergroundagent is waiting. Quote
Geoff Posted February 18, 2004 Author Report Posted February 18, 2004 pity you didn't post your review Geoff. Can we still have it please! another thing: did you tap a shoulder for the next week? if not: I believe undergroundagent is waiting. Sorry about not getting to the review. I have my university exam tommorow! So I've been studying pretty hard. I'm not sure who to pick for the next week, so I'll think I'll choose 'undergroundagent' since he has already started a thread. A report will follow after my exam! Quote
couw Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 good luck with the exam, hope it went well. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 I've had this on order from Crazy Jazz since before Xmas. The owner there says its proving hard to get hold of at present. Quote
Geoff Posted February 19, 2004 Author Report Posted February 19, 2004 I've had this on order from Crazy Jazz since before Xmas. The owner there says its proving hard to get hold of at present. Hey Bev, A Local Store in Sydney, Australia has al ot of Astigmatic in stock. Birdland Records www.birdland.com.au You can buy a copy here. http://203.53.234.66/y/FMPro?-db=blwebprod...12648209&-find= Even after postage it may work out cheaper than buying it as an import. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted February 19, 2004 Report Posted February 19, 2004 Thanks Geoff. Crazy Jazz are pretty good if a little slow. I'm sure they'll come through. The record's been out for a few decades. I think I can wait a little longer! Quote
DrJ Posted February 20, 2004 Report Posted February 20, 2004 FANTASTIC ALBUM...great choice. Will revisit it happily. Quote
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