Tomasz Stanko - Balladyna [Vinyl]

An essential document of European jazz from the 1970s, Balladyna continues to exert an enduring influence on improvising musicians globally. Tomasz Stanko himself stated, 'My international name was built on Balladyna.' This vinyl release captures the unique melodic voice of the Polish trumpeter, recorded in 1975.

This quartet session features Tomasz Stanko on trumpet, joined by his close collaborator Edward Vesala on drums, saxophonist Tomasz Szukalski, and master bassist Dave Holland, who was brought to the session by producer Manfred Eicher.

• Essential 1970s European Jazz recording.
• Features the core quartet of Stanko, Szukalski, Holland, and Vesala.
• Explores seven original compositions with strong rhythmic propulsion and melodic curiosity.
• Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in 1975 and produced by Manfred Eicher.
• The recording showcases Stanko's unique melodic voice against an undercurrent of earlier freer influences.

• Artist: Tomasz Stanko
• Album: Balladyna
• Format: Vinyl (lp_record)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: ECM Records
• Manufacturer: ECM Records
• Contributors: Tomasz Stanko, Tomasz Szukalski, Dave Holland, Edward Vesala (artist)
• Release Date: 2026-05-15
• Weight: 227g
• Country of Origin: Germany

The quartet explores the seven originals on the album:

1. Track 1 (Specific track names not provided)
2. Track 2 (Specific track names not provided)
3. Track 3 (Specific track names not provided)
4. Track 4 (Specific track names not provided)
5. Track 5 (Specific track names not provided)
6. Track 6 (Specific track names not provided)
7. Track 7 (Specific track names not provided)

Experience this magnificent and influential recording from the ECM catalog on vinyl.