Esthesis Quartet
Orenda, 2022
8/10
An assembly of four musicians from different parts of United States, Dawn Clement (piano), Elsa Nilsson (flute), Emma Dayhuff (bass) and Tina Raymond (drums) bring their collective strength to these highly meticulous and exploratory 6 tunes.
“Cricket” starts the listen with playful flute and bouncy bass in the adventurous climate that can also retreat to calm, and “Two Moons” follows with strategic drumming complementing the dreamy delivery of warm, jazz fueled sounds.
“Partial” and “We Watch It All Burn” land in the middle, where the former brings much elegance and intimacy that showcases Clement’s gorgeous pipes, while the latter allows the flute and bass to interact in very soothing ways.
At the end, “The Gardener” emits a a gentle, reflective nature that focuses much on the precise piano prowess, and “Finding What’s Lost” exits the listen with a rich and textured display of dynamic musicianship between the players
The debut recording from the quartet, let’s hope they find a way to come together again soon, cause their unique vision and incredible delivery will appeal to ears across the entire jazz spectrum.
Travels well with: Mike Allemana- Vonology; Pepper Adams With The Tommy Banks Trio- Live At Room At The Top