Hassell, Jon: Vernal Equinox

Title: Vernal Equinox
Artist: Hassell, Jon
Label: Ndeya
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5060384617558
Genre: Ambient

Hailed as one of the 50 best ambient albums of all time by Pitchfork, Vernal Equinox was the first commercially released work by Jon Hassell, originally put out by Lovely Music in 1977. It is also the debut of a pioneering new form of music that would become known as 'fourth world': a subtle blend of field recordings, electric jazz, ambience and global music influences. Hassell's trademark FX-soaked trumpet is carefully embellished by a studio ensemble including the master Brazilian percussionist Naná Vasconcelos and David Rosenboom on synth. The result is a quiet, meditative and highly original work of outstanding beauty.

Tracks:
1.1 Toucan Ocean
1.2 Viva Shona
1.3 Hex
1.4 Blues Nile
1.5 Vernal Equinox
1.6 Caracas Night September 11, 1975