sayr: salt/ thirst
unmusic, 2025
9/10
The esteemed guitarist Jussi Reijonen brings her intimate presence to these solo pieces, where the recording was fleshed out in one fully improvised take.
“salt” opens with 5 movements, as much elegance, beauty and color surrounds the meticulous progressions that are nothing short of captivating.
“thirst” occupies the 2nd half and emits plenty of intricate patterns that can be haunting, is often introspective and illustrates tremendous mastery over the instrument.
An effort that embraces references via various string instruments from around the globe, there’s a worldly charm to this highly technical listen that is admirable.
Travels well with: Sara Serpa and Matt Mitchell- End Of Something; Ned Rothenberg- Looms & Legends