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Ambulator by Bill Anschell

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Album Title: Improbable Solutions
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2023

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About the Album

Over his vast and varied 40-year career, Bill Anschell has released six recordings under his own name, all being jazz projects featuring him solely on acoustic piano. ‘Improbable Solutions’ changes all of that as Anschell blends the sounds of his acoustic jazz trio with layered electronics, creating unique and spacious soundscapes. His nine original compositions have an open sensibility, driven by memorable melodies and evocative grooves. Along with his long-time trio comrades—bassist Chris Symer and drummer Jose Martinez—Anschell adds electronic creations to accompany his acoustic piano, the stellar and searing guitarist Brian Monroney, percussionist Jeff Busch, and an adrenaline-soaked guest appearance by drummer KJ Sawka on the closing track."No matter where he plays on the keyboard, Anschell sounds like no other pianist." – JazzTimes

Tracks

Ambulator; Nimbus; Gentle Persuasion; Naked Truth; Is This Thing Even On?; Hidden Nobility; The Following Week; Abandoned; Outburst.

Personnel

Bill Anschell

piano

Chris Symer

bass

Jose Martinez

drums

Additional Personnel

Bill Anschell: electronics; Brian Monroney: guitar (1, 3, 4, 6, 9); Jeff Busch: percussion (2, 4, 8); KJ Sawaka: drums (9).

Reviews

Improbable Solutions by Dan McClenaghan
Improbable Solutions by Paul Rauch

Date featured

January 9, 2024

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