Dance of the Elders

The interplay between the trio is intricate yet natural, with space and energy that helps the music breath as it winds its way through thoughtfully changing harmonic landscapes. — UK Vibe, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 17th Nov 2023
Catalogue No: 5572528
Label: ECM

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Recording of the Week, Wolfgang Muthspiel - Dance of the Elders

29th September 2023

The Austrian guitarist's sophomore outing with previous sidemen Scott Colley and Brian Blade proves to be a winning formula in this symmetrical slice of electric and acoustic enchantment.

Wolfgang Muthspiel and his working trio with Scott Colley on bass and Brian Blade on drums reaches a new creative peak on Dance of the Elders. The album is the group’s follow- up to the much-lauded Angular Blues, which The Times called a “quietly impressive album” that highlights “Muthspiel’s fluidly melodic playing style“. Here Wolfgang’s successful stride continues, with his unique compositional signature on the one hand and particularly vibrant exchanges with his trio colleagues on the other. The guitarist’s own writing and approach to jazz is heavily folk-induced but equally inspired by classical music – both aspects are presented clearly throughout the album. Brian’s floating percussive injections and Scott’s nimble counterpoint on bass complement the guitarist’s acoustic and electric playing in fluid interplay over intricate polyrhythms and adventurous harmonic landscapes.

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The interplay between the trio is intricate yet natural, with space and energy that helps the music breath as it winds its way through thoughtfully changing harmonic landscapes.

In summary, three simpatico players at the top of their game, broadening the horizons of the guitar trio.

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