Sea Of Stories
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The trio of the accordionist Piet Maris, trumpeter Yamen Martini and bassist Otto Kint, as 3’Ain the outfit make for a cautious listen that uses tango, jazz, and Middle Eastern music with much appeal.
“Schuimkop” opens the listen with a creative atmosphere, where Martini’s soulful trumpet guides the mesmerizing climate, and “(Lacht)” follows with precise bass plucking, soft accordion and intimate brass making for a very cozy landscape.
Further on, “Meeting Issues” balances gentle melodies with a very meticulous dynamic between the trio, while the swift “Tango Soleil du Nord” brings plenty of culture to the rich instrumentation that flows in and out of calm versus busier moments. The final track, “Perron O”, is perhaps the best, with a bit of subtle tension amid the dreamy demeanor and highly capable, unpredictable playing.
A very worldly listen, the three emit imagery of Byzantine Syria and the Levant, where their acoustic instruments tell their stories in very articulate and eloquent ways you can’t help but admire.
Travels well with: Kosmos Trio- Brev til en ven; Mario Gaiotto- Cosmopaulista