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Norbert Stein: Pata Kandinsky
ByPata Kandisky, Stein's latest offering, is a testament to his boundless creativity and eagerness to explore new musical landscapes. Titled as a tribute to the Russian abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky, the album mirrors the painter's innovative spirit with Stein's cunning, vibrant and dynamic compositions, encapsulated in the "Suite in Six Movements."
From the opening track, "Seven Brushstrokes, Dark and Light Steps," the ensemble starts with a lively free-form dialogue, followed by Stein's spirited tenor sax soloing. The piece ebbs and flows with fluttering and pumping horns, accompanied by Michael Heupel's intricate flute parts and Joker Nies' quirky EFX, all amidst gravitating horns. Stein seamlessly blends intricate melodies with complex rhythms, his compositions conveying a broad spectrum of emotions.
"Dark Wood, Light Wood, Gold Becomes Silver" features growling saxophones and interwoven dialogues, painting an abstract portrait reminiscent of Kandinsky's brush strokes and colorful canvases. "Measuring The Canvas, Textures and Unfolding" highlights Uwe Oberg's playful piano solo, which unfolds and provides the horn players with a re-entry point, juxtaposed with undulating grooves and stately unison choruses during the closeout. "The Simple Song and The Infernal Sound," is an off-kilter ballad with blaring horns and drummer Jörg Fischer's driving patterns, infused by the horn section's hard-edged melody, leading to intense improv sequences.
A hallmark of this album is its rich exploration of texture and form. Stein's compositions are sophisticated and multifaceted, inviting listeners to discover new layers and details with each spin. Each track is a sonic adventure, packed with unexpected twists and delightful surprises, making the album a true auditory delight. With Pata Kandisky, Stein once again proves that the canvas becomes limitless in the world of jazz.
Track Listing
Suite In Six Movements-- Seven Brushstrokes, Dark and Light Steps; Point and Line to Plane; Daark Wood, Light Wood, Gold Becomes Silver; Barcodes and Collectives; Measuring the Canvas, Textures and Unfolding; The Simple Song and the Infernal Sound.
Personnel
Norbert Stein
saxophoneMichael Heupel
fluteGeorg Wissel
saxophone, altoNicolao Valiensi
euphoniumAnnette Maye
clarinetAndreas Wagner
saxophone, altoPacho Davila
saxophoneRainer Weber
clarinet, bassJoker Nies
electronicsUwe Oberg
pianoFlorian Herzog
bassJörg Fischer
drumsAdditional Instrumentation
Michael Heupel: alto flute, bass flute, piccolo flute; Georg Wissel: clarinet; Annette Maye: bass clarinet; Andreas Wagner: soprano saxophone; clarinet; bass clarinet; Rainer Weber: clarinet.
Album information
Title: Pata Kandinsky | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Self-Produced
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