Charlie Haden & Carla Bley "The Ballad Of The Fallen" LP | 1983 ECM German Press
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CHARLIE HADEN & CARLA BLEY "The Ballad Of The Fallen" LP | 1983 ECM German Press | Don Cherry
A monumental and deeply moving album from a gathering of jazz titans. This is an original 1983 German first pressing of Charlie Haden and Carla Bley's "The Ballad Of The Fallen" on the legendary ECM Records, featuring a stunning Near Mint vinyl.
This powerful album is a collection of folk songs and original compositions inspired by the Spanish Civil War and the political struggles in El Salvador. It stands as a profound statement on resistance and hope, and a landmark recording in the history of contemporary jazz and the avant-garde.
An All-Star Liberation Music Orchestra
This album serves as a reunion of Charlie Haden's iconic Liberation Music Orchestra, featuring an absolutely staggering lineup of contemporary jazz masters. Under the visionary arrangements of Carla Bley, the ensemble includes such luminaries as:
- Trumpeter Don Cherry
- Saxophonists Dewey Redman and Jim Pepper
- Drummer Paul Motian
- Guitarist Mick Goodrick
- Trumpeter Michael Mantler, and many more.
Their collective performance is powerful, poignant, and unforgettable, breathing new life into these historic melodies of struggle and freedom.
ECM Digital: An Audiophile Landmark
This is a landmark ECM release, noted on the cover as an "ECM DIGITAL" recording. Captured in November 1982 at the famed Tonstudio Bauer, this album represents the cutting edge of audio technology for its time, offering exceptional clarity, dynamics, and a silent background, all perfectly translated to this high-quality West German vinyl pressing.
Detailed Condition Report (Goldmine Standard)
Vinyl: Near Mint (NM or M-)
A stunning copy. The vinyl is exceptionally clean and retains its original deep, glossy lustre. It appears to have been played very few times and handled with extreme care. We could not find any notable marks or scratches under bright light. A superb, archive-quality listening copy.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
The gatefold sleeve is strong, clean, and highly presentable. It shows some signs of its age, primarily in the form of light shelf wear to the white background, some gentle rubbing along the edges, and minor bumping to the corners. The spine is strong and fully legible. Please see all photos for a detailed view.
Complete Album Details & Track Listing
Artist Charlie Haden, Carla Bley, etc. Title The Ballad Of The Fallen Label ECM Records – ECM 1248 Format Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Country Germany (W. Germany Pressing) Released 1983 Genre Jazz (Big Band, Contemporary Jazz)Tracklist
A1 Els Segadors A2 The Ballad Of The Fallen / If You Want To Write Me / Grandola Vila Morena / Introduction To The People / The People United Will Never Be Defeated A3 Silence B1 Too Late B2 La Pasionaria B3 La Santa EspinaAbout the Seller: Welcome to My Store
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