Improbable Solutions
Origin, 2024
8/10
Listen to Improbable Solutions
The legendary jazz pianist Bill Anschell finds himself in a larger setting here, where the acoustic jazz trio allow for electronics for a very unique 9 tracks.
The atmospheric “Ambulator” leads the listen with Anschell’s lively keys and Brian Monroney’s precise guitar in the stylish climate, and “Nimbus” follows with the dreamy keys and Chris Symer’s agile bass making for a reflective mood of beauty.
Moving into the middle, “Naked Truth” is a more intimate moment of sophisticated piano and Jose Martinez’s cautious drumming, while “Is This Thing Even On?” is part club ready and part jazz fueled, where Symer’s electric bass and is met with Anschell’s playful electronica.
“Abandoned” and “Outburst” exit the listen, as the former radiates a mysterious beauty via Jeff Busch’s reserved percussion and the mesmerizing keys, and the latter uses KJ Sawka’s fluid drums, the buzzing electric bass and Anschell’s meticulous finger acrobatics for the memorable finish.
A truly unique and exciting body of work, this is Anschell’s 6th under his own name, and it’s further proof of a lengthy and esteemed career that is constantly evolving.
Travels well with: Peter Erskine- Bernstein In Vienna; Francesco Crosara- Circular Motion