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Bruno Raberg Tentet: Evolver
ByAs the opener "Peripeteia" spins, the first impression is Gil Evans, or perhaps Evans' protege, Maria Schneider. The music is airy, as if drifting on a slow-moving cloud. The ensemble is reed-heavytwo saxophones, flute and bass clarinet dancing barefoot with trumpet and trombone. The arrangements contain a soothing ambiance. Anastassiya Petrova's subtle Hammond B3 work on six of the nine tunes is key to the overall success of the realization of Raberg's vision.
Raberg, in his small ensemble recordings, could be accurately tagged as an approachable free jazz player. That tag fits even better on Evolver. The classical- tinged loveliness and luminescence of his arrangements and compositions are captivating.
The four-part, twenty-eight-minute "Echo Suite" has a darker feel than the first six compositions of the set. Kris Davis' prepared piano gives the sound a kalimba-like vibe, with the overall sound exuding a brooding Afro-Brazilian mood.
Evolver presents Bruno Raberg's finest hour on record. Hearing the bassist and composer back in an almost big band settingpresenting music that is perfectly arranged and played, and remarkably beautifulis a special treat.
Track Listing
Peripeteia; Mode Natakapria; Stiltje; Sunday; Elegy; Erebus; The Echo Suite: Echoes I; Echoes II; Echoes II; Echoes IV.
Personnel
Bruno Raberg
bass, acousticFernando Brandao
fluteAllan Chase
saxophone, altoStephan Byth
saxophonePeter Kenagy
trumpetRandy Pingrey
tromboneCharlotte Lang
saxophone, baritoneNate Radley
guitarAnastassiya Petrova
pianoGen Yoshimura
drumsAdditional Instrumentation
Kris Davis piano, prepared piano (5 - 10); Walter Smith III: tenor saxophone (5, 6, 9, 10); Anastassiya Petrova: piano, B3 organ.
Album information
Title: Evolver | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Orbis Music
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About Bruno Raberg
Instrument: Bass, acoustic
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