A Closer View

A Closer View
Studio album by Gary Peacock and Ralph Towner
Released	1998
Recorded	December 1995
Genre	Chamber jazz
Length	56:34
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Gary Peacock chronology
Just So Happen (1994)Just So Happen1994 A Closer View (1995) Insight (2007)Insight2007
Ralph Towner chronology
Lost and Found (1994) A Closer View (1995) Ana (1996)

A Closer View is an album by American jazz bassist Gary Peacock and guitarist Ralph Towner recorded in 1995 and released on the ECM label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Leo Stanley awarded the album 3 stars stating "A Closer View finds Ralph Towner working with Gary Peacock, crafting a subtle, textured instrumental album that relies more on compositions than improvisations. Occasionally, it all gets a little too static and colorless, but the best moments are fluid, engaging and graceful".

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Gary Peacock and Ralph Towner except as indicated

1. "Opalesque" - 3:29
2. "Viewpoint" (Towner) - 1:19
3. "Mingusiana" (Towner) - 4:03
4. "Creeper" (Towner) - 6:10
5. "Infrared" (Towner) - 3:55
6. "From Branch to Branch" - 5:13
7. "Postcard to Salta" - 3:12
8. "Toledo" (Towner) - 6:18
9. "Amber Captive" - 4:15
10. "Moor" (Peacock) - 4:59
11. "Beppo" (Towner) - 6:24
12. "A Closer View" (Towner) - 4:48

• • Recorded at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway in December 1995.

Personnel

• Gary Peacock — bass
• Ralph Towner — classical guitar, 12 string guitar