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Loz Speyer's Inner Space: Live in Leipzig
by Glenn Astarita
Loz Speyer, a British trumpeter and composer known for his inventive blend of jazz traditions and free improvisation, leads the quintet Inner Space through its inaugural release. With a background spanning a wide range of influences within the jazz realm, Speyer channels these into compositions that allow each band member room for dynamic improvisation. In Live in Leipzig, recorded in the historic city during a well-received concert, Speyer's ensemble delivers a set marked by a delicate balance between ...
Continue ReadingLoz Speyer's Inner Space: Life on the Edge
by Glenn Astarita
Trumpeter Loz Speyer leads his British quintet through a multifaceted progressive jazz exposition during these eleven compact and concisely stated works. You won't detect any filler materials or over-extended improvisational jaunts on this superb outing, that effectively highlights the leader's jarring and perceptively constructed compositions. Leo Records proprietor Leo Feigin provides some insight into the band's chemistry stating that, “Ever since the end of the '60s and the timeless recordings by the Art Ensemble of Chicago, I have ...
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