Revolutions
Adhyáropa, 2024
9/10
A collection of both sung and spoken word pieces, Dan Loomis brings his bass skills to a contemporary jazz affair that is both artistic and thought provoking.
“…every revolution makes a new world…” opens with Taina Ligonde’s eloquent vocals about injustice and change with much insight, as Ches Smith’s tanbou complements the mood, and it isn’t long until “Skies” showcases Loomis’ strategic bass and Owen Broder’s soothing clarinet that’s poetically delivery.
Deeper into the listen, “The Road” provides much ambience, where Rodrigo Reccabarren’s fluid drums help cultivate a coziness, while “…spring back from the roots” is a quick spoken moment that dissects the cycle of nature with much grace.
Very close to the end, “Ember” allows Sebastian Noelle’s stirring guitar to mesmerize us alongside thick bass plucking, and “Hay Una Mujer” exits with a gentle minimalism that unfolds via a unique intimacy.
A very enlightening affair, the record is rooted in jazz, but embraces the Black American experience and emits haunting and cinematic moments that are easy to admire.
Travels well with: Daniel Janke Winter Trio- Available Light; Strat Andriotis- Exits