Paul Winter - Icarus (1972) Vinyl LP • Consort, Ralph Towner, George Martin

Catalog Number: KE-31643

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Credit/lyric insert included, with some wear along edges. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, (front/back); sticky residue near top-left of back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split, marker writing on label. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots.1 (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Icarus
• Ode To A Fillmore Dressing Room
• The Silence Of A Candle
• Sunwheel
• Juniper Bear
• Whole Earth Chant
• All The Mornings Bring
• Chehalis And Other Voices
• Minuit

About The Record:

Icarus, by Paul Winter, blends jazz, classical, and world music, highlighting the ensemble's improvisational brilliance. Produced by George Martin—who called it "the finest album I've ever made"—it was recorded in a Sausalito oceanside house, infusing Brazilian rhythms and acoustic textures. A pivotal work in Paul Winter's career, Icarus transitioned from traditional jazz to his "Earth Mass" style, influencing the new age genre with contributions from Ralph Towner and Collin Walcott. The title track, Icarus, composed by Towner, became the Consort's signature piece and a frequently covered "hit" single. The album prioritized artistic innovation, cementing its historical significance.