Stories From Solitude
Self-Released, 2022
9/10
Listen to Stories From Solitude
The exceptional bassist Domi Edson is joined by Spencer Zweifel on piano and Bobby Wiens behind the drum kit for these swing filled, highly melodic and richly delivered 11 tunes.
“Shiny Stockings” gets the listen off to a frisky start with animated keys and the lively rhythm section making for a dance floor ready opener, and “Domi’s New Blues” follows with the strategic bass plucking emitting a mesmerizing climate.
In the middle, the very melodic setting of “Killarney Glen” really illuminates Zweifel’s finger acrobatics, while “Lush Life”, the longest song, has Edson bowing her instrument with much emotion and skill.
Residing near the end, the upbeat and warm “When You’re Smiling” showcases the trio’s timeless jazz formula, and “Up Jumped Spring” exits with a bouncy, rhythmic and dynamic interaction, where all 3 players shine amid their respective talents.
Although the title references Edson’s inspiration from being alone in nature, the compositions here are quite animated, joyful and easily accessible to anyone with an ear towards any era of jazz.
Travels well with: Jonathan Mills- No Mentions, No Worries; Rodney Whitaker- Oasis