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Solstice is an album by the American guitarist Ralph Towner that was released on the ECM label in 1975. It features Towner with Jan Garbarek, Eberhard Weber and Jon Christensen.

Reception

AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4.5 stars and stating”Of the many excellent recordings he has offered, Solstice is Towner’s crowning achievement as a leader fronting this definitive grouping of ECM stablemates who absolutely define the label’s sound for the time frame, and for all time.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Ralph Towner except where noted.

“Oceanus” – 11:04
“Visitation” – 2:36
“Drifting Petals” – 7:01
“Nimbus” – 6:31
“Winter Solstice” – 4:02
“Piscean Dance” – 4:15
“Red and Black” – 1:19
“Sand” (Eberhard Weber) – 4:10

Personnel:
Ralph Towner – 12-string and classical guitar, piano
Jan Garbarek – tenor and soprano saxophone, flute
Eberhard Weber – bass, cello
Jon Christensen – drums, percussion

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Released: 1975
Recorded: December 1974
Studio Arne Bendiksen Studio, Oslo
Length: 40:58
Label: ECM
ECM 1060
Producer: Manfred Eicher