Batik

• Artist: Ralph Towner
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1978 01
• Total Time: 44:45
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Guitarist Ralph Towner (who also plays a bit of piano) teams up with the highly sympathetic bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack DeJohnette for five of his originals on this 1978 date. The music unfolds slowly but logically, and Towner's quiet sound displays a lot of inner heat. Highlights include "Waterwheel" and the 16-minute "Batik." Well worth listening to closely, at a high volume. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Waterwheel	Ralph Towner	Ralph Towner	(9:20)
Shades of Sutton Hoo	Ralph Towner	Ralph Towner	(4:34)
Trellis	Ralph Towner	Ralph Towner	(8:18)
Batik	Ralph Towner	Ralph Towner	(16:17)
Green Room	Ralph Towner	Ralph Towner	(6:16)

Credits

Jan Erik Kongshaug (Audio Engineer), Ralph Towner (Guitar (12 String)), Ralph Towner (Piano), Jack DeJohnette (Drums), Manfred Eicher (Audio Production), Eddie Gomez (Double Bass), Ralph Towner (Guitar (Classical)), Eddie Gomez (Bass (Upright))

Batik	Batik Dress