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Majamisty TriO: Love
ByThe redolent "Rain Dots" evokes the warm, cozy indoor ambience of rainy afternoons. Alvanović's keys emulate the gentle pitter-patter of a drizzle that grows into a stormy downpour as percussionist Uros Secerov joins the ensemble. Vocalist Aleksandra Drobac enhances the mood with a dramatic flair. The trio's clever collective performance that closes the tune is as crisp and fresh as the air after a cleansing bout of precipitation.
This does not imply that, these superbly crafted, originals are merely superficial formalistic exercises. Each one brims with a deep sense of poetry and musical virtuosity. "Suddenly Japan" for instance features an exquisite interplay with Alavanović laying down sparse, contemplative phrases imbued with mysticism like Haiku verses. Bassist Ervin Malina's intensely lyrical con-arco improvisation adds a narrative quality to the piece while drummer Istvan Cik's sparkling cymbals and elegant rhythms underscore its Zen serenity.
Alvanović seamlessly goes from introspection to a pastel hued expressiveness on the sublime "Mustard Fields." Guitarist Gisle Torvik's hypnotic strums shimmer within the lilting, organic flow of the song while saxophonist Bunford Gabor blows serpentine agile lines that float over the band's mesmerizing refrains.
The cinematic title track closes the disc on a high note. Its haunting sound coalesces around Avanović's stimulating and passionate pianism. Guest trumpeter Damir Bacikin adds his clear burnished tone to the mix with a touch of melancholy and contemplation. Drobac joins the core group for a lively choral recital that ushers in the concluding bars.
With her sophomore effort Alvanović's style has matured and the TriO has achieved splendid cohesiveness. Love is a sophisticated work that retains an emotional rawness, denonstrates a superlative celebration of camaraderie without sacrificing individual artistry. It is a near flawless record that showcases Alvanović as a consummate musician and an accomplished orchestrator
Track Listing
Thin Moon; Suddenly Japan; Rain Dots; Chat With Gagarin; Mustard Fields; Coolah Trance; Careless Moment; Little Cosy Keysy House; Bloomin'; Love.
Personnel
Majamisty TriO
band / ensemble / orchestraPersonnel: Maja Alvanović: piano, vocal (5,10); Ervin Malina: double bass, vocal (10); Istvan Cik: drums, cajon, vocal (10); Aleksandra Drobac: vocal (3, 5, 8, 10); Gisle Torvik: guitar (5); Damir Bacikin: trumpet (10); Bunford Gabor: saxophone (5); Uroš Šecerov: percussion (3, 5).
Album information
Title: Love | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Cosmic Sounds
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