Forever Stories Of: Moving Parties
Earshift, 2024
9/10
Listen to Forever Stories Of: Moving Parties
The cellist Peggy Lee and guitarist Cole Schmidt come together for this experimental version of jazz that uses plenty of players for 14 unclassifiable tracks.
“Blame” gets the listen off to a unique start, where Wayne Horwitz’s keys and electronics add much intrigue alongside Melissa Hubert’s well timed flute, and “Removing Clocks From A Heated House” follows with Meredith Bates' elegant violin and JP Carter’s strategic trumpet for a textured climate.
Further along, “Mercy” is strong on ambience via the distinct cello and Schmidt’s atmospheric guitar, while “Gloop” benefits much from James Goodard’s precise alto sax amid a more rock focused approach.
Landing close to the end, “Fallride” showcases Erika Angell’s alluring voice that suits the mature backdrop, and “Coda” exits with gentle strings and twinkling guitar that tugs on the heartstrings.
A very diverse listening experience, the odd meters, electric improvisation and fusion bouts are certainly appreciated, as Lee and Schmidt make for a very atypical version of jazz.
Travels well with: Dan Pitt Quintet- Horizontal Depths; Eldritch Priest- Dormitive Virtue