Touchstone for Manu is a jazz compilation album by Manu Katché released on ECM in August 2014.[2]

Touchstone for Manu
Compilation album by
ReleasedAugust 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)
RecordedNovember 2004, January 2007, December 2009 and March 2012
StudioRainbow Studio (Oslo)
Avatar Studios (NYC)
Studios la Buissonne (P-l-F)
GenreJazz
Length58:52
LabelECM
ECM 2419
ProducerManfred Eicher
Professional ratings
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SourceRating
All Music[1]

Reception

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John Kelman in his review for All About Jazz says that "Touchstone for Manu puts a very fine period on an eight-year run that positioned Katché as a strong bandleader, an accessible composer... and a drummer whose focus on groove and group interplay over chops and excessive gymnastics remains both refreshing and relevant."[1]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Manu Katché

No.TitleOriginal releaseLength
1."Song for Her"Playground6:31
2."Number One"Neighbourhood6:13
3."Take off and Land"Neighbourhood4:02
4."So Groovy"Playground5:52
5."Morning Joy"Playground5:29
6."Keep on Trippin'"Third Round5:32
7."Senses"Third Round4:12
8."Swing Piece"Third Round4:50
9."Running After Years"Third Round6:16
10."Slowing the Tides"Manu Katché5:35
11."Bliss"Manu Katché4:20
Total length:58:52

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Touchstone for Manu (All About Jazz Review)". All About Jazz. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  2. ^ "Touchstone for Manu". ECM Records. Retrieved June 25, 2017.