Planter Of Seeds
Self-Released, 2024
9/10
The bassist Jake Leckie brings along some excellent help for these 8 well thought out jazz tracks that examines the beauty that can arise from the seeds planted today.
The title track opens with a warm haze, where Cathlene Pineda’s graceful keys complement Randal Fisher’s soulful tenor sax, and “Big Sur Jade” follows with Beth Goodfellow’s precise drums adding much richness to the strong attention to mood.
Moving into the middle, the playful sax acrobatics and well timed bass from Leckie makes “The Aquatic Uncle” a busy album highlight, while “Starboard” is an intimate moment thanks to the poetic keys, light drumming and Nadav Peled’s strategic guitar.
Close to the end, “String Song” is more rock focused, as the meticulous rhythm section sets the tone for plenty of introspection, and “The Daughters Of The Moon” exits with a dreamy ambience that benefits much from Darius Christian’s trombone.
An eloquent body of work that addresses the legacy we leave behind, Leckie and company make every song thought provoking and worth repeated listens.
Travels well with: David Murray Quartet- Francesca; Jihye Lee Orchestra- Infinite Connections