Diary (Ralph Towner album)

Diary is the second album by American guitarist and composer Ralph Towner recorded in 1973 and released on the ECM label.[1]

Diary
Studio album by Ralph Towner
Released	26 November 1973
Recorded	April 4 & 5, 1973
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:46
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Ralph Towner chronology
Trios / Solos (1972) Diary (1973) Matchbook (1975)

Reception

The Allmusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "It's a solo performance with a twist: Towner plays not only 12-string and classical guitars, but also very competent piano... Towner accompanies himself via overdubs, playing both guitar and piano for an effect vaguely reminiscent of Bill Evans' Conversations with Myself".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Ralph Towner except as indicated

1. "Dark Spirit" - 7:21
2. "Entry in a Diary" - 3:55
3. "Images Unseen" - 4:14
4. "Icarus" - 6:18
5. "Mon Enfant" (Traditional) - 5:42
6. "Odgen Road 8:02
7. "Erg" - 3:21
8. "Silence of a Candle" - 3:53

Personnel

• Ralph Towner — twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, gong

References

1. ECM discography Archived 2012-09-14 at the Wayback Machine accessed August 31, 2011
2. Adler, D. R. Allmusic Review accessed August 31, 2011
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 193. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.