Jazz Articles about Claire Arenius

Claire Arenius: When Worlds Touch You

by AAJ Staff
March 1, 2001

One wonders what took Claire Arenius so long to record a CD such as When Worlds Touch You-- that is, one on which she is the leader. When Worlds Touch You reveals that Arenius is a sensitive drummer whose rhythmic assuredness and understated colorings embellish her trio's sound with crispness and unfolding sonic possibilities. More importantly, Arenius is an unconventional composer whose subtlely belies the complexity of her tunes. For example, “Oh, Really" seems to be a straightforward, relaxed and ...