Wooden Tomasz Stańko Quintet

Lontano is also a perfect example how sensitive producer could influence the final result of studio’s interaction among the artists. I like very much Manfred Eicher’s way of working – says Stanko - where he is always helping to create a direction we can use. We are always open to his input. And I really enjoy the free feeling we found on Lontano and the communication between the players. It seems ‘new’ and at the same time it has everything to do with my roots and where I started in jazz. Maybe it sounds paradoxical but I believe it is easier to play freely and with focus in the studio than in the live situation. Firstly because of the clarity of the acoustics; you are in a better position to have control over both your own sound and the ensemble sound… Cezary Lerski