| Details / Tracklist: |
01. "Midding"
02. "Zuri"
03. "Jouska"
04. "Lumen"
05. "Chrysalism"
06. "Insomnia"
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| Description: | Runningtime: 00:00:00, Alto Saxophone: Ben Van Gelder, Artwork [Album Artwork]: Hugo Piper, Bass Clarinet: Joris Roelofs, Cover [Cover Design Concept]: Anne Reinke, Cover [Cover Design Concept]: Philip de Josselin de Jong, Double Bass: Frans Van Der Hoeven, Drums: Martijn Vink, Executive-Producer: Michael Janisch (2), Guitar: Jesse Van Ruller, Mastered By: Zlaya Loud, Photography By: Anne Reinke, Piano, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer]: Pablo Held, Producer: Frans Van Der Hoeven, Producer: Jasper Blom, Recorded By, Mixed By: Joeri Saal, Tenor Saxophone, Composed By: Jasper Blom, Labelcode WWDR2998882.1 (SRAR0019)"Polyphony 3" is an LP by the Jasper Blom Quartet that captures contemporary jazz at a high artistic level, combining sophisticated composition with agile improvisation. Built around Jasper Blom's nuanced saxophone playing and an organically interacting band, the album offers multi-layered pieces that develop slowly, revealing new details with every listen. Rhythmic complexity, harmonic depth and melodic clarity meet in a sound that is both modern and rooted in the jazz tradition. The record is ideal for listeners who appreciate intelligent, narrative jazz albums that work as a coherent whole rather than just a collection of tunes. Thanks to its carefully crafted track sequence and dynamic range, "Polyphony 3" unfolds particularly well on vinyl, with warm, spacious sound and clearly contoured instrumental timbres.
The Jasper Blom Quartet stands for versatile, contemporary jazz with a strong compositional backbone. Led by saxophonist and composer Jasper Blom, the group is known for its interplay, which oscillates between tight ensemble work and open, exploratory improvisation. Over the years, the quartet has established itself in the European jazz scene through numerous concerts and festival appearances, as well as critically acclaimed releases that emphasize musical curiosity and artistic independence. Their work is characterized by a blend of lyrical passages, rhythmic finesse and an openness to influences from modern jazz and beyond.
The LP is released by Second Records / Cargo, an independent label and distributor that supports ambitious, artist-driven productions off the mainstream. With a focus on carefully curated releases, Second Records / Cargo stands for quality pressings, thoughtful artwork and long-term artist development. The collaboration with the Jasper Blom Quartet underlines the label's commitment to high-calibre jazz projects that offer listeners depth, personality and a distinctive sonic identity.
"Polyphony 3" on LP is an excellent choice for collectors of contemporary jazz vinyl, for fans of exploratory saxophone-driven ensembles, and for anyone looking for a modern jazz album that rewards concentrated listening and continues to grow over time. |
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00162301 |
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