Zenna
Wandering Monster
The young quintet […] eschew bop and swing in favour of a vocabulary of harmony and licks derived as much from fusion and post rock as from the ECM tradition, while retaining the dynamic sensitivity...
Zenna
Wandering Monster
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The young quintet […] eschew bop and swing in favour of a vocabulary of harmony and licks derived as much from fusion and post rock as from the ECM tradition, while retaining the dynamic sensitivity...
About
Zenna is Wandering Monster’s second full length album and their third release on the Ubuntu label. It features four new original compositions as well as interpretations of pieces by Jaco Pastorius and Randy Newman. Like the group’s previous releases, the record is a blend of infectious, off-kilter grooves, catchy hooks, ferocious soloing, spontaneous collective improvisation and emotive, hypnotic vamps. The band continues to cultivate a unique sound but also venture into previously unexplored territory, flirting with free improvisation, minimalism and through-composed material. Expect to be taken on an emotional journey through sound-worlds that are intense and raucous, yet sensitive and thoughtful.
Sam Quintana – double bass
Ben Powling – tenor saxophone
Calvin Travers – guitar
Richard Harrold – piano
Tom Higham – drums, percussion
Contents and tracklist
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Awards and reviews
November 2023
The young quintet […] eschew bop and swing in favour of a vocabulary of harmony and licks derived as much from fusion and post rock as from the ECM tradition, while retaining the dynamic sensitivity of a (mostly) acoustic line-up.