Future Moons
Ansible, 2022
8/10
The trio of Kieran Adams (sampler, drum machine, drums), Matthew ‘Doc’ Dunn (keyboards, electronics) and Andy Haas (reeds and electronica), on Future Moons the artists paint a very abstract portrait of spiritual jazz ideas that can occasionally get quite abrasive.
“Tulips For Cygnus” starts the listen with plenty of ambience, where playful sax noises are met with light drumming and curious keys, and “The Eye Listens, The Ear Sees” follows with a haunting cinematic quality that buzzes with a daring electronic spirit.
“Soft Nebula” occupies the middle spot and squeals with an avant-garde delivery that might remind you of a video game, while the glowing “Temple Of Time” drones with lively drumming behind the sci-fi friendly electronica.
“Future Moons” and “Dynastics” exit the listen, where the former pairs animated sax with low keys and the latter fnishes bare and strategic, with ebbs of intimacy amid the iconoclastic song craft.
All 3 players are members of The Cosmic Range, and have impressive resumes, and this very exploratory endeavor certainly will intrigue those with an ear for free and improve based jazz.
Travels well with: High Alpine Hut Network- 727/16; The Brodie West Quintet- Meadows Of Dream