Living Is Easy, Mostly
GLM, 2022
8/10
Listen to Living Is Easy, Mostly
A trio of friends who have lived all over the globe, Paulo Morello (guitar), Mulo Francel (saxophones, clarinet) and Sven Faller (bass) bring their inimitable skills to these European jazz, world music moments, American blues and gypsy nods.
“Just The Two Of Us Again” opens the listen with the warm guitar and soulful brass making for a very cozy version of jazz that’s quite soothing, and “Smalltown Girls” follows with strong attention to melody in the very agile, even dreamy climate.
Elsewhere, the title track benefits much from the bouncy bass lines as frisky sax guides a very playful landscape, while “Letters From The Heartland” displays elegant clarinet prowess amid the gentle guitar work in a very reflective demeanor.
Moving towards the end, “Waiting” enters hypnotic territory with the bright brass, plucked bass and atmospheric guitar, and “With The Poet In Italia” exits the listen with the trio interacting with much grace, fluidity and charm.
A record that’s not short on grooves, melodies and dynamic musicianship, Morello, Francel and Faller each bring their own distinct vision to the affair, and it makes for a very enlightening experience.
Travels well with: Quadro Nuevo- Odyssee- A Journey Into The Light; Andreas Hinterseher- Stay Away And Play!