StAR is an album by Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek recorded in January 1991 and released on the ECM October later that year. The trio features Miroslav Vitouš—who wrote most of the album—and Peter Erskine.ECM discography accessed September 30, 2011
Reception The AllMusic review by Rick Anderson awarded the album 4 stars and states "The tunes may be somewhat interchangeable, but the music is virtuosic, thoughtful and thoroughly lovely, at times heart-tugging. Makes you wish these three would get together more often"Anderson, R.Allmusic Review accessed September 30, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Miroslav Vitouš except as indicated "Star" (Jan Garbarek) – 6:15 "Jumper" – 4:21 "Lamenting" – 6:08 "Anthem" (Peter Erskine) – 6:16 "Roses for You" – 5:39 "Clouds in the Mountain" – 4:38 "Snowman" (Erskine, Garbarek, Vitouš) – 5:21 "The Music of My People" (Erskine) – 3:42 Personnel Jan Garbarek – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone Miroslav Vitouš – bass Peter Erskine – drums
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