Dis is an album by Norwegian jazz saxophonist Jan Garbarek, recorded for ECM in December 1976 and released in May the following year. Garbarek is backed by American jazz guitarist Ralph Towner, with a guest appearance from Den Norske Messingsekstett on brass.ECM discography accessed September 8, 2011
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected Dis as part of its suggested Core Collection.
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Jan Garbarek – soprano and tenor saxophones, wood flute Ralph Towner – 12 string guitar, classical guitar
Additional musicians Jan Erik Kongshaug – windharp ("Vandrere", "Viddene", "Dis") harp built by Sverre Larssen and recorded by Jan Erik Kongshaug; played by the wind Den Norske Messingsekstett – brass ("Skygger")
Technical personnel
Manfred Eicher – producer Jan Erik Kongshaug – recording engineer Barbara Wojirsch – layout Franco Fontana – photography
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