Phillips's 1968 debut for ECM, "Journal Violone," is an essential document of the label's early sound. The album features Phillips in a solo setting, exploring the sonic possibilities of his instrument.
- "Journal Violone" was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in July 1968.
- The album was one of the first releases on the newly formed ECM Records label.
- "Journal Violone" is considered a landmark in the development of solo bass improvisation in jazz.
Barre Phillips is an American jazz double bassist. He is a pioneer of the modern free jazz movement.
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