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Stefano Leonardi / Stefano Pastor / Fridolin Blumer / Heinz Geisser: Conversations About Thomas Chapin
ByThe 'Conversations' aspect of the outing are vested in the artists' inspiration and influences from Chapin's jazz aura via these asymmetrical and predominately free-form sojourns. Drummer Heinz Geisser and bassist Fridolin Blumer sustain a bustling outlook as the frontline of flautist Stefano Leonardi and violinist Stefano Pastor impart a fluctuating undercurrent with flickering dialogues and heartfelt sentiment amid the customary peaks and valleys and infuse itinerant and searching facets into the mix.
"The Way Everything Works" proceeds like a rolling and tumbling mantra with spacious movements and Blumer's firm lines; however, the band often rings in a whole lot of avant-garde like imagery. Yet the musicians soften the blow on a rather countrified note, streaked with somber dirge style discourses on "The Melody Remains." Several choruses and works contain linear segments and sinewy improvisational etudes, sparked by more than enough hustle and bustle. Here, the artists beckon listeners to share their deeply personalized four-way homage to Chapin's distinguished jazz vernacular.
Track Listing
Conversations about Thomas Chapin; Let the Creative Force Take Over; The Way Everything Works; Transcendental Journey (a Clean Slate Every Night); Music Exists Because We Love It; Anima; The Melody Remains.
Personnel
Stefano Leonardi: flutes; Stefano Pastor: violin; Fridolin Blumer: bass; Heinz Geisser: percussion.
Album information
Title: Conversations About Thomas Chapin | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Leo Records
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