The Crisis Knows No Borders
Desafio Candente, 2025
9/10
Listen to The Crisis Knows No Borders
The esteemed drummer and composer Gustavo Cortiñas is joined by Jon Irabagon, Dave Miller and Mark Feldman for these 10 songs that were inspired by the socio-political implications of climate change.
“The Basic Economic Farsity” starts the listen with Feldman’s meticulous violin prowess that’s both elegant and adventurous, and “The Growth Imperative” follows with Cortiñas’ flowing drums and Miller’s melodic guitar making for much intrigue.
“Wishcycle” occupies the middle spot and uses plucked strings and much ambience in a sci-fi sort of way, while “Sea Levels Rising” allows for Irabagon’s rich sax playing to illuminate the thoughtful climate.
Deeper still, “Your Right Under The Sun” finds itself in rock territory thanks to the dense drums, firm guitar, lively strings and well timed sax, and “Meditation On The End Of Times” exits with Cortiñas’ drumming acrobatics across the nearly 6 minutes of exciting and unpredictable songwriting.
An album of profound importance, Cortiñas and his company make for a fusion sort of jazz that has a worldly appeal and employs improvisation strategically.
Travels well with: John Chin- Journey Of Man; Ken Peplowski- Live At Mezzrow