Sam Klein-Markman

Michael Orenstein: Aperture

by Jack Bowers
June 14, 2022

California-based pianist Michael Orenstein's debut album, Aperture, consists almost entirely of his original compositions, performed by a core trio of Orenstein, bassist Logan Kane and drummer Myles Martin with guest artists on half of the studio session's ten numbers. Even though those visitors make a strong impact, it is Orenstein's eloquent voice that speaks loudest and most decisively, making each number a touch brighter and more engaging than it otherwise might have been. Kane and Martin, however, ...