Telepathic Mysteries Vol. 1
577, 2020
8/10
Listen to Telepathic Mysteries Vol. 1
A very accomplished and varied outfit who are rooted in improvisational qualities, Daniel Carter, Patrick Holmes, Matthew Putman, Hilliard Greene and Federico Ughi, i.e. the Telepathic Band, come together for their 4th album, and much like everything they’ve been a part of, it’s not short on creative melodies and moves with a very precise amount of space and balance between the esteemed musicians.
“Nun Zero” starts the listen with warm clarinet prowess from Holmes as strategic percussion by Ughi interacts in playful, sometimes mysterious ways, and “SignGhost Theatre” follows with a cinematic quality as atmosphere is key where Putman’s subtle keys help illuminate the unpredictable free jazz climate.
The back half of the listen offers us the brief and adventurous “While You Snap”, where more forceful keys reside amid quivering clarinet, while “Lore Levels” exits the listen with much ambience and gorgeous sax from Carter that builds into a very engaging orchestral meets classical formula.
With songs as short as 2 minutes and as long as 14 minutes, this is jazz music that’s largely influenced by chamber, orchestral and classical ideas, and it’s executed with an unparalleled amount of meticulousness and control on this fascinating record.
Travels well with: Test And Roy Campbell- Test And Roy Campbell; Jorma Tapio & Kaski- Aliseen