"Dark Eyes" captures Tomasz Stańko in a late-career phase, leading a robust quintet through a set of noir-inflected compositions that showcase his singular trumpet sound and compositional depth. The album reflects Stańko's long-standing relationship with ECM Records, offering a masterclass in moody, atmospheric jazz.
- The album was recorded in Oslo, Norway, with ECM's longtime house engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug.
- Stańko co-led the quintet with saxophonist Jakob Bro and pianist Jakob Karlzon, with Anders Christensen on bass and Olavi Louhivuori on drums.
- "Dark Eyes" was released in October 2009, with Stańko continuing to tour and record with this ensemble for several years.
Tomasz Stańko was a Polish trumpeter and composer, a leading figure in European jazz known for his distinctive lyrical style and work with many international collaborators. The 2009 ECM release "Dark Eyes" found Stańko leading a new quintet in a period of assured, introspective playing.
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