Human

Maestro’s respect for the ECM ethos of space and closelistening is apparent from the opening of the tranquil, cymbalwhispering ‘Time’, with its short, glistening piano motifs and gently haunting... — Jazzwise, March 2021, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 23rd Apr 2021
Catalogue No: 0727409
Label: ECM

Jazzwise

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March 2021

1. Time

2. Mystery and Illusions

3. Human

4. GG

5. The Thief's Dream

6. Hank and Charlie

7. Compassion

8. Prayer

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10. In a Sentimental Mood

11. Ima (For Talma Maestro)

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In its review of pianist Shai Maestro’s ECM leader debut ‘The Dream Thief’, All About Jazz spoke of “a searching lyrical atmosphere, emotional eloquence and communal virtuosity that serves the music.”

All of which also applies to ‘Human’, where Maestro’s outgoing, highly communicative band with fellow Israeli Ofri Nemya on drums and Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder becomes a quartet with the inspired addition of US trumpeter Philip Dizack. Shai’s expansive pianism is well-matched by Dizack’s alert, quick- thinking approach to improvising.

And, as ever, Maestro is taking the music forward while also respecting its sense of tradition. Near the end of a programme comprised almost entirely of Maestro originals, exploring a range of temperaments, the quartet offers its own take on Duke Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood”, while Shai’s tune “Hank and Charlie” pays tribute to the musical empathy shared by the late Hank Jones and Charlie Haden.

‘Human’ was recorded at Studios la Buissonne in the South of France in Febru- ary 2020, and produced by Manfred Eicher.

Shai Maestro: piano

Philip Dizack: trumpet

Jorge Roeder: double bass

Ofri Nehemya: drums

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March 2021

Maestro’s respect for the ECM ethos of space and closelistening is apparent from the opening of the tranquil, cymbalwhispering ‘Time’, with its short, glistening piano motifs and gently haunting theme, enriched by the soberly melodious and fitfully free-jazzy trumpet sound of the remarkable Philip Dizack.

April 2021

Israeli-born Shai Maestro, whose classical piano lessons began at age 5, demonstrates all the traits demanded of his chosen discipline—sparkling facility, consummate control of tonal shading and voice leading, and a dynamic range borne of emotive resonance with the music.

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