 Исполнитель: Micah Thomas Название альбома: Mountains Год выпуска: 2024 Формат файлов: FLAC/MP3@320K/s Размер архива: 399,5 MB/171 MB Скачать с: fikper/gigapeta/katfile/rapidgator
2 Processing (1:59)
3 lament (3:52)
4 libre (5:08)
5 no answer (10:21
6 Hide (4:30)
7 The Mountain (7:42)
8 nomad (7:12)
9 collapse (4:21)
10 Encounter (5:17)
11 through (3:10)
12 coda (3:51)
This ambitious project marks Thomas’ first large ensemble work, offering an expansive and emotionally rich listening experience that explores the depths of musical storytelling. This exploratory project features Thomas alongside some of the most inventive luminaries in modern jazz, including trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, trombonist Caleb Smith, bassist Kanoa Mendenhall and drummer Kweku Sumbry.
Drawing inspiration from his lifelong love of acoustic large ensemble music, Thomas reflects on the profound impact that formative musical experiences have had on his artistic development. Mountains is a testament to his journey through various musical influences, from Itzhak Perlman’s orchestral performances to the emotive power of Charles Mingus’ “The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady,” and the bold narratives of Mahler, Stravinsky, and Prokofiev.
Mountains is the result of a 2022 residency commission by New York City’s The Jazz Gallery. This album was recorded live over four sets of evocative performances at the iconic venue, taking place on June 16 – 17, 2023. The energy of the live atmosphere of this NYC cultural incubator abounds on each track of this illustrious release. Thomas indicates, “With Mountains, I wanted to create a collection that delivers a cathartic, massive experience for both performers and the audience. It’s about capturing the incredible familial feeling and overflow of spirit that only a large group of musicians can create.”
The album is structured to evoke the grandeur and diversity of the natural landscapes represented. Thomas meticulously crafted each piece to explore a wide range of contrasts—complex structures versus simplicity, repetition versus novelty, and intimate solos versus full ensemble sections. This juxtaposition aims to create a dynamic and unpredictable musical narrative. In short – Mountains rejects predictability and the orthodox in the name of creation. The album strikes a balance of telling a cohesive story without relying on tired structures and cliches.
Mountains is divided into four main sections:
“Life” – Inspired by imaginative flights through terrain, this track offers a complex musical journey that mirrors the diversity of organic structures.
“Processing” – A dramatic narrative that reflects the episodic and non-linear nature of grief.
“Hide” and “The Mountain” – These tracks explore intense personal emotions and the metaphorical long journey through wilderness.
“Divine” – Inspired by Alice Coltrane’s orchestral music and the concept of finding something uniquely divine through artistic creation.
Mountains, a masterclass in modern composition, would not be the evocative sonic journey that it is without the album’s stunning personnel. Thomas reflects, “The contrasting personalities of the horn players set their creativity off. Kanoa and Kweku hadn’t really played together before, and I could tell they formed a strong musical bond very quickly. A lot of the collaboration happened very vividly without much talking about what specifically was happening, which felt magical – All of these musicians gave themselves 100% to the music”.
Micah Thomas piano
Adam O’Farril trumpet
Immanuel Wilkins alto sax
Nicole Glove tenor sax
Caleb Smith trombone
Kanoa Mendenhall bass
Kweku Sumbry drums
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