Tides
Shifting Paradigm, 2024
9/10
The German native and guitarist Philip Weberndoerfer is in great company here, where Richard Mikel, Peter Traunmueller and Dayna Stephens join him for the 9 sonically engaging jazz tracks.
“Little B’s Poem” opens with Mikel’s playfully plucked bass amid Weberndoerfer’s spirited guitar that radiates a stylish mood, and “Low Gravity” follows with a dreamy guitar tone, where Stephens’ soulful sax helps illuminate the rich climate.
Further along, “My Ideal” is a gentle and meticulous moment of beauty and grace, while “Salted Sweets” spends 8+ minutes mesmerizing us via Traunmueller’s frisky drums and the well timed sax and bass dynamics.
Closer to the end, “The Gypsy” carries a hint of mystery as the quartet blend their inimitable talents with much energy, and “One Of These Days” exits with a sublime intimacy thanks to the emotive and heartfelt demeanor.
An imaginative body of work that honors space and openness, the interplay here is superb and songs instantly memorable.
Travels well with: Dred Scott- Cali Mambo; Mac Gollehon- Bite Of The Street