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Daniel Janke Winter Trio: Available Light
ByWinter looms large in the recording. "Song For Margaret" was inspired by the sight of a young girl viewed through the trees skating on a frozen river. The title tune refers to Northern Canada's limited winter light. "River Ice" was inspired by the sound that river ice makes when walked uponan otherworldly sound that inspires fear and wonder.
In a set that includes hints of the spiritual with "Blessed Assurance," and the traditional with "Man Of Constant Sorrow," a spontaneous improvisation based loosely on the old folk song, and the familiar, to Dawson City, Yukon residentsthe "Cafe Bonton," an allegedly chill place to hang out up there in the north country.
As an overall statement, Available Light is a marvelously cohesive work of art revealing Daniel Janke's strong musical visiona beautifully expressed exploration of the sound of winter in the starkness of Yukon's dry high desert area, where the sound is a sharp and crystalline experience.
Track Listing
Song For Margaret; Available Light; Giant; Blessed Assurance; Man Of Constant Sorrow (Traditional); Eleanor's Waltz; River Ice (Traditional); Cafe Bonton; Gospel For Betty.
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Title: Available Light | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Chronograph Records
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