Feed The Fire
Endectomorph, 2026
9/10
The double bassist Hannah Marks is joined by Nathan Reisig, Lex Korten and Steven Crammer for these 10 daring and diverse tracks that make up her sophomore album.
“Aggro” opens the listen with Reising’s mesmerizing alto sax before Korten’s pounding keys enter the lively climate, and the title track follows with a busy mood thanks to the flowing sax and Marks’ frisky double bass.
At the halfway point, “Unconditional Love” makes for a soft moment of gentle keys and warm bass plucking, while “Mushi Mushi” blends avant-garde ideas into a dizzying interaction between the quartet.
Residing close to the end, “The Mountains Are Calling (And I Must Go)” is a blurry and intimate moment of cautious ambience, and “Fan Club” exits with Cammer’s agile drums guiding the rhythmic and dynamic musicianship.
A very modern and exciting outing, Marks again proves just why she’s a rising star in the New York jazz scene, where the bold and timeless songs will satiate any fan of jazz.
Travels well with: Hannah Marks- Outsider, Outlier; Joe Fiedler’s Big Sackbut- Journey To Bowerbird