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Wojciech Jachna - trumpet, flugelhorn
Ksawery Wójciński - double bass
Tomasz Glazik - tenor saxophone
Conversation With Space
FSR 2018/04
By Adam Baruch
This is the second duo album by Polish Jazz duo: trumpeter/composer Wojciech Jachna and bassist/composer Ksawery Wójciński. Saxophonist Tomasz Glazik guests on one track. The album was recorded in two Warsaw locations (Ladom/Mózg) associated with Free Jazz/Improvised Music and presents eleven original compositions co-credited to the duo members and one traditional tune arranged by the duo members.
Some people following the
Polish avant-garde music scene might be quite surprised by the music presented
on this album, since it is overall remarkably melodic and tame, and as such
accessible to a wide scope of Jazz listeners. The short pieces, averaging about
three minutes each, are based on a clear melodic line and the improvisations
are kept within the scope of the basic melody, both harmonically and
rhythmically. The traditional/religious hymn is perhaps the most surprising
piece of the entire album and a brilliantly executed amalgam of improvisation
and medieval music.
Both musicians display
tremendous skills and imagination, which is evident every step of the way.
Jachna continuously develops his trumpet chops and watching his progress over
the last two decades was an uplifting experience. Wójciński is able to create a
cascade of sounds from his bass and his plucking technique is ferocious. But
even more important than their individual abilities is their cooperation, which
fully belongs in the "Art of the Duo" idiom. Despite the limitations
imposed by just two instruments in action, this music is complete and full and
needs nothing to make it better. The trio on the single track where the
saxophone is added is also excellent, but definitely not superior to the rest
of the tracks.
Overall this is a beautiful
example of highly spirited Improvised Music at its best, which should make all
connoisseurs of the genre perfectly happy. Hopefully listeners from other
spheres of interest will also take a while and listen, as this music is definitely
too good to be ignored. The Polish FSR label continues
to document the Polish/European Improvising Music scene with dedication and
passion, for which it and the people running it deserve our gratitude and
praise. Wholeheartedly recommended!
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