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This recording celebrates the 35th anniversary of the unique folk/jazz group Oregon. The group originals, which include a five-song "Monterey Suite" (the final five selections), each contain their unpredictable moments and feature the four musicians both in interplay with each other and as the lead. Paul McCandless, who is in particularly rewarding form, generally takes honors even though Ralph Towner wrote the majority of the selections. Overall, this is an excellent effort, a worthy addition to Oregon's rich discography. ~ Scott Yanow
Recording information: Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway.
Photographer: Paolo Soriani.
Oregon: Paul McCandless (soprano, bass clarinet); Ralph Towner (acoustic 12-string guitar, guitar synthesizer); Glen Moore (bass guitar); Mark Walker (drum, percussion).
Personnel: Ralph Towner (guitar, 12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, keyboards); Paul McCandless (clarinet, oboe, horns); Mark Walker (drums).
JazzTimes (p.100) - "PRIME showcases Towner's bright-spirited sophistication as a player and especially as a writer....The classic, deeply ingrained empathy between players is alive and well." Oregon Prime Songs | 1. | If |
| 2. | Open Door, An |
| 3. | Toledo |
| 4. | Hoedown |
| 5. | Solar Flare |
| 6. | Castle Walk |
| 7. | Moonrise |
| 8. | Pepe' Linque |
| 9. | Dark |
| 10. | Tammurriata |
| 11. | Mountain King |
| 12. | Cleguerec |
| 13. | Doff |
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