Prism Of Existence
Endectomorph, 2026
9/10
The Seoul drummer Soojin Suh is joined by Hoo Kim and Jaehun Kang for these rhythmic 10 tracks that put an experimental spin on a jazz piano trio format.
“Uncertainty I- Everlasting Peace” opens with the firm drums alongside Kim’s carefully played double bass in the unpredictable climate, and “Uncertainty II- Faith In Fate” follows with a soft ambience, where the cautious keys and melancholic bass draw us in.
Entering the middle, “The Doors Of Perception” sees rumbling keys amid the animated drums as the setting steers into rock territory, while “Eyes Of Little One” is strong on ambience via the careful rhythm section and cinematic keys.
Landing near the end, “There Is No Evil In Pain (For Chick Corea)” emits plenty of free jazz friskiness you can’t not admire, and “Ecnad” exits with mesmerizing piano, crisp drumming and lively bass lines for the album’s best.
An effort that focuses on rhythm over melody or harmony, Suh and company pay tribute to Corea’s memory with a batch of avant-garde and really exciting jazz trio tunes.
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