--- product_id: 6127304 title: "Mira" price: "£28.12" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/6127304-mira store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Mira **Price:** £28.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mira - **How much does it cost?** £28.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/6127304-mira) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 2014 release from the Jazz trio. After the eruptive excitement of their Live at Belleville album, which was widely praised around the world, the trio now delivers a studio album. In Oslo's Rainbow, bassist Arild Andersen, tourist Tommy Smith and drummer Paolo Vinaccia re-channeled their music's energies into a program of soulful ballads and mid-tempo free-floating sound explorations. The pairing of Andersons muscular bass and Smiths vaulting tenor is exceptionally compelling (as the recent Celebration album also confirmed). Most of the tunes on Mira are from Arild's pen, though his cohorts also contribute material, and there is an unexpected interpretation of Burt Bacharach's 'Alfie', beautifully played by Tommy Smith here. Review: WOW just doesn't do it justice - excellent!!! my first intro to Tommy Smith. very inventive smooth but not 'lullyoutosleep' smooth. He seems to effortlessly glide from one point to the next that doesn't really somehow seem to be where you think is supposed to be, but turns out great. Love this outing Arild Andersen!! Review: Ballads for the End Times - This is the kind of jazz album typically described as "uncompromising." It's a set of gnomic ballads showcasing Tommy Smith's big, abrasive tone on tenor, his strident, oboe-like soprano playing, and his idiomatic shakuhachi (Japanese wooden flute) work, the last-named in one of the album's finest pieces, "Raijin," a stately duet with Paolo Vinaccia's floor toms, sweetened with Andersen's near-subliminal electronics. There's a hint of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" in the opening tune, "Bygone," and its spare, inward gaze sets the tone for the album, the midtempo pieces "Eight and More," "Rossetti," and "Blussy" notwithstanding. What we get, then, is a ballad album that's too harsh for background music and too spare for lovers of high energy jazz to wallow in. It's music that insists, none too gently, on your undivided attention, and comes very close to being worthy of it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00FKIB3US | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (21) | | Date First Available | October 17, 2013 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | ECM | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | ECM | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2014 | | Product Dimensions | 5.59 x 5.16 x 0.47 inches; 4.23 ounces | ## Images ![Mira - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LzsyOXipL.jpg) ![Mira - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jiV44gYoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW just doesn't do it justice *by D***L on December 29, 2014* excellent!!! my first intro to Tommy Smith. very inventive smooth but not 'lullyoutosleep' smooth. He seems to effortlessly glide from one point to the next that doesn't really somehow seem to be where you think is supposed to be, but turns out great. Love this outing Arild Andersen!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ballads for the End Times *by R***K on November 8, 2014* This is the kind of jazz album typically described as "uncompromising." It's a set of gnomic ballads showcasing Tommy Smith's big, abrasive tone on tenor, his strident, oboe-like soprano playing, and his idiomatic shakuhachi (Japanese wooden flute) work, the last-named in one of the album's finest pieces, "Raijin," a stately duet with Paolo Vinaccia's floor toms, sweetened with Andersen's near-subliminal electronics. There's a hint of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" in the opening tune, "Bygone," and its spare, inward gaze sets the tone for the album, the midtempo pieces "Eight and More," "Rossetti," and "Blussy" notwithstanding. What we get, then, is a ballad album that's too harsh for background music and too spare for lovers of high energy jazz to wallow in. It's music that insists, none too gently, on your undivided attention, and comes very close to being worthy of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by J***S on November 16, 2015* Beautiful deep. Moving music by three remarkable musicians. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/6127304-mira](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/6127304-mira) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*