Same Moon In The Same World
Outside In Music, 2022
8/10
Listen to Same Moon In The Same World
The tenox saxophonist Alex Hitchcock and guitarist Ant Law come together along with an international roster of additional players for 8 originals and a cover that spans many creative ideas in the area of jazz.
“Outliers” opens the listen with a mesmerizing guitar line, as acrobatic drumming and Linda May Han Oh’s strategic bass enters the playful climate, and “Haven’t Meta Yet” follows with Eric Harland’s very skilled drumming complementing Hitchcock’s bright brass amid the swift melodies.
In the middle, “Third I” welcomes Shai Maestro’s agile keys to the intimate and sublime delivery that even gets a bit dreamy and showcases Kendrick Scott’s inimitable drumming, while “Vivid” benefits from Joel Ross’ atmospheric vibraphone alongside the wordless vocals on the very reflective album highlight.
The final two tracks are equally interesting, where “Don’t Wait Too Long” focuses on acoustic guitar and spotlights Jeff Ballard’s precise drums and Ben Williams’ cozy bass, and “After The Rain”, a Coltrane original, fades out in a haze of ambient guitar and soulful sax.
An exceptional collaboration between two of the most creative minds of the UK scene, let’s hope that Law and Hitchcock continue to work together, cause few others will make jazz sounds with melodic ideas quite like this.
Travels well with: Kendrick Scott Oracle- A Wall Becomes A Bridge; Kurt Rosenwinkel- Stars Of Jupiter