Challenging, satisfying jazz that takes no prisoners and makes you think. Harish Raghavan on double bass you may well be familiar with for his work with Ambrose Akinmusire here in more unfamiliar circumstances as leader.
Raghavan is with new Blue Note star Joel Ross on vibes; Kweku Sumbry, drums; Micah Thomas, piano; Immanuel Wilkins, alto saxophone.
A studio album recorded in New York two years ago: If you are a Chris Potter or Dave Holland fan you will get what Raghavan is doing here straight away, Ross if you like adopting the Steve Nelson-type role.
The tunes have a knotty, immersive feel and there is a strong pulse and sense of narrative throughout. Get this one today.
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