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Bathysphere: Bathysphere
ByThe ensemble periodically abides by an all-hands-on-deck free jazz manifesto amid Karayorgis' occasional nods to Thelonious Monk's off-centered rhythmic structures. They aggregate lightly swinging motifs with quirky deconstruction episodes and abundant soloing jaunts by the hornists. On "Boter," the musicians bolster a medium-tempo strut with layered charts, heightened by one of the tenor saxophonist's raspy, full-bodied phrasings, leading to a terse finale.
The album's lengthiest piece "Bathychord" clocks in at 13-minutes, featuring either Jeb Bishop or Jeff Galindo's bold solo spot atop Karayorgis' trickling chord voicings. However, the band launches into overdrive and dishes out several phases consisting of alternating flows, leading to Taylor Ho Bynum's frenzied cornet lines. Additional experimentation and sound-sculpting methods are resident on the closer "White Sea."
Indeed, everyone was up for the occasion. But one minor complaint is that none of the soloists are identified on a per-track basis. Otherwise, Bathysphere is a compelling project as each piece tenders a distinct story. They bridge the gap between old school applications and a futuristic mindset, awash with complex geometric narratives and affable melodic content.
Track Listing
Sounding Line; Funnel; Chip Log; Boter; Bathyschord; Coelacanth; White Sea.
Personnel
Jorrit Dijkstra
saxophone, altoJorrit Dijkstra: alto saxophone, lyricon, analog synth; Pandelis Karayorgis: piano; Tony Malaby: soprano and tenor saxophones; Seth Meicht: alto and tenor saxophones; Charlie Kohlhase: tenor and baritone saxophones; Taylor Ho Bynum: cornet; Forbes Graham: trumpet; Daniel Rosenthal: trumpet; Jeb Bishop: trombone: Jeff Galindo: trombone; Josiah Reibstein: tuba; Nate McBride: bass; Jef Charland: bass; Luther Gray: drums; Andrew Neumann: analog electronics.
Album information
Title: Bathysphere | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Driff Records
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About Jorrit Dijkstra
Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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