The Ground That Holds You As You Fall Forever
Adhyaropa, 2025
9/10
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The pianist, poet and composer David Leach is joined by Livi Haruvi, John Lockwood and Dor Herskovits for these 9 experimental jazz tracks that are as unpredictable as they are creative.
“Chrysalis” opens with Leach’s warm keys alongside Haruvi’s rich and elegant sax for the uniquely dreamy climate, and “Ravens” follows with more emphasis on Herskovits’ animated drumming via the rock fueled delivery.
“Drawing Monsters” occupies the middle spot and showcases swift keys and sax amid the dynamic and lively rhythm section, while “Fireworks In His Pockets For The Funeral Pyre (A Joyful Heart)” explores intimate areas thanks to soft piano and jazz friendly sax bouts that get friskier as the tune goes on.
Landing close to the end, “Antiphonal Trance” displays a lower register and benefits from Lockwood’s well timed bass alongside much ambience, and “The Ground That Holds You As You Fall Forever” exits with sophisticated and meticulous keys that illuminate Leach’s sublime craft.
An effort that explores classical, jazz, folk and rock gestures, Leach and company blend both minimalism and busier bursts with plenty of care and adventurousness.
Travels well with: Tal Yahalom- Mirror Image; Eli Greenhoe & Hans Bilger- Orchids