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Gui Duvignau: 3,5,8
ByThe core piano trio launches the opener "Volta," enamored by Leibson's memorable melodic phrasings and the bassist's agile and poignant lines, as the band meshes lush voicings into a close-knit bond, sweetened by the magnetic theme. The following piece '2' sounds almost as if it's a reorganization of "Volta" but more up-tempo, also comprising memorable riffs. But on certain tracks Drewes and Meister add their wares and vision to the overall mix as they broaden the playing field with blossoming improv, and fierce articulations of a primary motif amid contrasts and contrapuntal give and take episodes.
Leibon's simply detailed low register block chords during "Une pensée pour Paris" and Hirshfield's cyclical drum patterns sets the stage for alternating grooves and a swaggering jazz rock vibe, topped off by the pianist's harmonious phrasings, slanted towards the Bill Evans school. But "Somewhat" is an off-centered jazz blues vamp, gussied up by Meister's swampy rock lines and Drewe's gritty runs. Moreover, Meister's EFX-tinged soloing is chock full of seething single note licks, teeming with the utmost clarity and hardwired determination, which are attributes that are consistent throughout this noteworthy production.
Track Listing
Volta; '2' ; Yerevan; Minas; Une pensée pour Paris; Vem Logo!; Detuned for Drewes; Somewhat; Right? Wow!
Personnel
Gui Duvignau
bass, acousticBilly Drewes
saxophoneElias Meister
guitarSantiago Leibson
pianoJeff Hirshfield
drumsAlbum information
Title: 3,5,8 | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Sunnyside Records
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Instrument: Bass, acoustic
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