Keith Jarrett does not actually play on this CD; rather, he composed three angst-ridden pieces of varying lengths for string orchestra, over which　Jan Garbarek　improvises on tenor and soprano saxes. The concept is not unlike that of　Stan Getz's　Focus　, but this music is far more static, downcast, and free of the pulse of jazz. As was characteristic of his writing then, Jarrett's string parts are mostly turgid and thick-set, indulging in weird, sliding microtones on "Windsong," weighted down by some kind of emotional burden. Particularly when delivering piercing sustained notes on soprano,　Garbarek　often sounds like a native of the Middle East. The strings are from　the Stuttgart Radio Symphony　, led by　Mladen Gutesha　, who faithfully executes Jarrett's dolorous wishes.