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Multikulti Project, 2024
9/10
The Polish jazz outfit Unleashed Cooperation also recruit folk and improv ideas into these 8 unpredictable and exciting tracks.
“String Theory” gets the listen off to a warm start, where Patryk Rynkiewicz’s glowing trumpet and Patryk Matwiejczuk’s mesmerizing keys work together fluidly, and “Coincidende 1” follows with Anna Gadt’s gorgeous, wordless voice amid Krzysztof Kuśmierek’s pretty sax for the soft climate.
Halfway through, “Polistes Dominula” allows for Flavio Gullotta’s meticulous bass to shine in the cozy album highlight, while “Mr. Paul’s Beautiful Dream” benefits much from the hazy brass and Stanisław Aleksandrowicz’s subtle drumming via a distinct elegance.
Near the end, “Laura’s Theme” twinkles with mystery and ambience, and “Sea” exits with low bass, manipulated keys and somewhat of a ‘found objects’ mood that’s both intimate and unusual in the very capable hands.
Two of the selections are improvised miniatures, and the remainder are atypical originals, where the 6 players all exhibit a wealth of talent and a superb, exploratory vision of modern jazz.
Travels well with: Teis Semey- En Massei!; Thomas Backman- Nothing