December Poems is a solo album by American jazz bassist Gary Peacock, recorded in December 1977 and released on the ECM label in 1979; Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek makes a guest appearance for two duets.ECM discography accessed August 29, 2011
Reception
The AllMusic review by David R. Adler stated: "Despite the sparse and somewhat cold feeling of the record, Peacock's virtuosity and sterling tone are well-served in a solo format."Adler, D. R. AllMusic Review accessed August 29, 2011
DownBeat reviewer Art Lange wrote, "December Poems is a gem of an album".
Track listing All compositions by Gary Peacock "Snow Dance" - 7:24 "Winterlude" - 6:02 "A Northern Tale" - 6:18 "December Greenwings" - 7:44 "Flower Crystals" - 5:09 "Celebrations" - 9:49
Personnel Gary Peacock – bass Jan Garbarek (tracks 2 & 4) – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
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