--- product_id: 8672871 title: "Spark Of Life" price: "£21.52" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8672871-spark-of-life store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Spark Of Life **Price:** £21.52 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Spark Of Life - **How much does it cost?** £21.52 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/8672871-spark-of-life) ## 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 Used CD Review: Soft Reflections in Breezy Waters - The fine Polish Marcin Wasilewski piano trio is joined by tenor saxophonist Joakim Milder in this ECM album that is filled with melody and joy. From the first trio track, we relax. This is not some taxing novel free floating exploration so common with ECM releases but an album well grounded in familiar structured jazz. Gentle and mellow, Sudovian Dance is richly developed by the augmented group, as Milder's soaring sax adds emotive power. The titled work, its spirit captured well by the cover photograph and introduced by Miskiewicz's muffled drums, is sung sadly by the saxophone. Next is their take on a rousing Polish popular tune "Do rycerzy, do szlachty, do mieszczan," [catch it on YouTube for comparison] performed here slowly and softly. Sting is the composer of the following tune; his Message In A Bottle is played with a mysterious, darker, propulsive beat, affording more character than the original. Kryzszof Komeda, the late jazz pianist and film composer, penned Sleep Safe and Warm for Rosemary's Baby, and the quartet plays a sweet jazz lullaby that features Wasilewski's piano improvisations. Three Reflections begins with heartfelt phrasing; bassist Kurkiewicz solos, supporting the mood in the second section; and the intensity increases in the third with soft performer vocalise. Milder's turn is next in his composition Still, though the piece is hardly tranquil. Perhaps is refers to the other meaning: enduring. Actual Proof, Herbie Hancock's tune, is more abstract, more up-tempo, and with anxious drum work and fidgety piano. Grazyna Bacewicz was a classical violinist and respected composer, writing pieces between 1924 and 1967. The group is inspired by her dark Largo, from her second piano sonata. A reprise of Spark of Life concludes the album. 74 minutes of splendid music for quiet moods. Review: Spark of Life should be the 2015 Jazz Grammy winner! - Finally, an engaging, melodic and balanced jazz project with great sonics to boot!. The Marcin Wasileski Trio with saxophonist Joakim Milder is a welcome break from much of the atonal schizophrenic jazz works that have come out in recent years. The group has a very clean, detailed and cohesive sound that makes you want to play it through many times over. Its simple structures draw you in, much like the magical minimalism expressed by the MJQ. I hope that the addition of Joakim Milder on this project is repeated in future recordings. The sound quality is notable with its expansive sound stage and detail. This recording should be in the running for the 2015 Grammy's. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00MI6DKS8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #144,783 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #15,560 in Jazz (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (124) | | Date First Available | August 13, 2014 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 29860534 | | Label | ECM | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | ECM | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2014 | | Product Dimensions | 6.26 x 5.35 x 0.47 inches; 3.6 ounces | ## Images ![Spark Of Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VsWxEBg+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soft Reflections in Breezy Waters *by D***L on December 17, 2014* The fine Polish Marcin Wasilewski piano trio is joined by tenor saxophonist Joakim Milder in this ECM album that is filled with melody and joy. From the first trio track, we relax. This is not some taxing novel free floating exploration so common with ECM releases but an album well grounded in familiar structured jazz. Gentle and mellow, Sudovian Dance is richly developed by the augmented group, as Milder's soaring sax adds emotive power. The titled work, its spirit captured well by the cover photograph and introduced by Miskiewicz's muffled drums, is sung sadly by the saxophone. Next is their take on a rousing Polish popular tune "Do rycerzy, do szlachty, do mieszczan," [catch it on YouTube for comparison] performed here slowly and softly. Sting is the composer of the following tune; his Message In A Bottle is played with a mysterious, darker, propulsive beat, affording more character than the original. Kryzszof Komeda, the late jazz pianist and film composer, penned Sleep Safe and Warm for Rosemary's Baby, and the quartet plays a sweet jazz lullaby that features Wasilewski's piano improvisations. Three Reflections begins with heartfelt phrasing; bassist Kurkiewicz solos, supporting the mood in the second section; and the intensity increases in the third with soft performer vocalise. Milder's turn is next in his composition Still, though the piece is hardly tranquil. Perhaps is refers to the other meaning: enduring. Actual Proof, Herbie Hancock's tune, is more abstract, more up-tempo, and with anxious drum work and fidgety piano. Grazyna Bacewicz was a classical violinist and respected composer, writing pieces between 1924 and 1967. The group is inspired by her dark Largo, from her second piano sonata. A reprise of Spark of Life concludes the album. 74 minutes of splendid music for quiet moods. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spark of Life should be the 2015 Jazz Grammy winner! *by B***R on December 17, 2014* Finally, an engaging, melodic and balanced jazz project with great sonics to boot!. The Marcin Wasileski Trio with saxophonist Joakim Milder is a welcome break from much of the atonal schizophrenic jazz works that have come out in recent years. The group has a very clean, detailed and cohesive sound that makes you want to play it through many times over. Its simple structures draw you in, much like the magical minimalism expressed by the MJQ. I hope that the addition of Joakim Milder on this project is repeated in future recordings. The sound quality is notable with its expansive sound stage and detail. This recording should be in the running for the 2015 Grammy's. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a very good piano trio *by M***N on November 26, 2014* This is a very good piano trio. if you don't know much about Wasileski, he and his trio backed up Polish Jazz trumpeter, Tomasz Stanko for a few years before going on this own. As with most ECM recordings, the quality here is superb and the jazz first rate. You can think of this as minimalist jazz but the emphasis is more properly thought of as a focus on harmonies and in this sense, this is a very fine album by a very fine group. If none of this makes sense, just give it a listen. It's well worth your time --- ## 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/8672871-spark-of-life](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8672871-spark-of-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*