| Seasons | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | December 29, 1970 | |||
| Venue | Studio 104, ORTF, Paris, France | |||
| Genre | Free jazz | |||
| Length | 2:23:28 | |||
| Label | BYG Actuel 42-43-44 | |||
| Producer | Jean Georgakarakos, Jean-Luc Young | |||
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Seasons is a live, triple-LP album by multi-instrumentalist Alan Silva. It was recorded in December 1970 at ORTF Studio 104 in Paris, France, and was released in 1971 by BYG Records as part of their Actuel series. On the album, Silva is joined by a large ensemble known as the Celestrial Communication Orchestra.[1][2]
The music recorded on Seasons came about when Silva was asked to organize a concert at short notice following a cancellation by Stan Getz.[3] Silva assembled what he called "a once in a lifetime All Star Band," constructing the music "right there on the stage."[3] The concert, which was broadcast live and well-recorded, was attended by an overflow crowd, and organizers had to set up speakers outside the hall.[3] Silva recalled: "The engineers thought it was a fantastic challenge: unlimited sound density with no breaks, everybody had a cymbal, three pianos, all mixed down live to two channels. When I heard the tapes, I absolutely insisted they release it all, as a triple album."[3]
- ^ "Alan Silva: Seasons". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ "Alan Silva and the Celestial Communications Orchestra: Seasons". BYG Records. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Warburton, Dan (November 8, 2002). "Alan Silva Interviews". Paris Transatlantic. Retrieved May 4, 2022.