Recorded in 1977 and now reissued in ECMs audiophile Luminessence vinyl series, the debut album of the Azimuth trio was truly ahead of its time. Formed by adding Canadian-born trumpeter Kenny Wheeler to the British duo of pianist John Taylor and vocalist Norma Winstone, the groups futuristic musical palette embraced hypnotic, minimalistic pulse patterns, otherworldly synthesizer sounds, songs, collective improvisation and solo flights. In recent seasons, the number of listeners under Azimuths sway has grown exponentially, as the music has adapted itself to new contexts. And the vast international audience that has heard fragments of Azimuths The Tunnel as part of a major rap hit in 2023 can now discover the original in its pristine form, still magical after all these years as is the whole album. Produced by Manfred Eicher, this new edition with gatefold sleeve adds liner notes detailing Azimuths story.

Tracklist:
Side A
1. Sirens' Song
2. O
3. Azimuth

Side B
1. The Tunnel
2. Greek Triangle
3. Jacob