Andreas Bral

Ocean Eddie: Ocean Eddie

by Troy Dostert
July 22, 2023

Taking their inspiration from whirlpools and countercurrents, the three Belgians who comprise Ocean Eddie allow their individual voices to merge and diverge in pursuit of a deeper level of communication. Accordionist Stan Maris, pianist Andreas Bral and saxophonist Viktor Perdieus create a compelling chamber aesthetic which exudes fragility and vulnerability, with more than a little beauty along the way. The album's eleven pieces take on different modes, from well-demarcated tunes to much more abstract explorations of sound and ...