Ana (album)

Ana is a solo album by American guitarist Ralph Towner recorded in 1996 and released on the ECM label.[1]

Ana
Studio album by Ralph Towner
Released	1997
Recorded	March 1996
Genre	Jazz
Length	48:08
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Ralph Towner chronology
A Closer View (1995) Ana (1997) Anthem (2000)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 2½ stars, stating, "While Towner isn't entirely successful in melding classical, jazz and new age -- he frequently meanders -- several sections of Ana are as lovely and hypnotic as anything else in his catalog".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Ralph Towner

1. "The Reluctant Bride" - 4:28
2. "Tale of Saverio" - 5:13
3. "Joyful Departure" - 3:58
4. "Green and Golden" - 5:06
5. "I Knew It Was You" - 4:02
6. "Les Douzilles" - 6:49
7. "Veldt" - 2:21
8. "Between the Clouds" - 1:07
9. "Child on the Porch" - 1:35
10. "Carib Crib (1)" - 1:55
11. "Slavic Mood" - 1:43
12. "Carib Crib (2)" - 1:53
13. "Toru" - 3:24
14. "Sage Brush Rider" - 4:04

• • Recorded at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway in March 1996.

Personnel

• Ralph Towner — classical guitar, 12 string guitar

References

1. ECM discography Archived 2012-09-16 at the Wayback Machine accessed October 20, 2011
2. Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed October 20, 2011