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June Yun: Enlightenment - Solid Waves
ByThematically cohesive and beautifully executeddeftly using a limited palettethe nine-tune set paints a poetic mood and never wavers. Yun's backing crew plays with an understated and virtuosic grace. This is music which sounds tailor-made to be played in small, intimate clubs, for audiences willing to listen deeply.
Nicola Caminiti's ruminative, late-night alto saxophone takes the vibe into jazz land on "You, Whom She Saved," her robust notes entwined nicely with Yun's vocal. "Light Cycle" levitates, dancing on air, while the closer, "Mirror (Dear Mom)," features pianist Maestro's eloquent intro, leading in Yun's hushed, prayer-like, celebratory vocal.
In a day of downloadsmusic hiding in the entrails of computerskudos for the handsome cover art which depicts to perfection the experience of June Yun's lovely, out-of-the-ordinary artistry.
Track Listing
Little Mighty Soul; Solid Waves; Enlightenment; Wherever Dark Takes You There Shall Be Light; You, Whom She Saved.; Light In Your Eyes (Intro); Light In Your Eyes; Light Cycle; Mirrors (Dear 엄마).
Personnel
June Yun
vocalsShai Maestro
pianoKanoa Mendenhall
bass, acousticJongkuk Kim
drumsVid Jamnik
vibraphoneBrad Kang
guitarNicola Caminiti
saxophoneAlbum information
Title: Enlightenment - Solid Waves | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: Self Produced
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