Resistance Of The Earth
Ears & Eyes, 2025
9/10
Listen to Resistance Of The Earth
The Slovenian tenor saxophonist Igor Lumpert is joined by Leo Genovese, Drew Gress and Damion Reid for these 9 atypical jazz songs that were recorded in just 1 day after a single rehearsal.
“Resistance Of The Earth” starts the listen with group vocals alongside Genovese’s unpredictable keys and Lumpert’s rich sax, and “Sures” follows with warm piano and soulful sax that emits much melody amid Reid’s agile drums.
“Vinku (For My Father)” lands in the middle and is an adventurous moment of textured grace, while “Panonian” radiates harmonic ideas thanks to the meticulous sax and Gress’ intricate bass lines that are full of color.
“Choir Song” and “Blues For Code Talkers” exit the listen. The former has Lumpert handling accordion, too, via the mesmerizing album highlight, and the latter showcases the cautious rhythm section, mature keys and animated sax.
The album takes inspiration from natural disasters and also embraces a spiritual intensity, where personal or ecological symbolism are injected into each enlightening and memorable track.
Travels well with: Jim Piela- It Comes With The Territory; Ben Zucker’s 5th Season- Semiterritory