Quiet Journey

William Evans, Roberto Koch, Jorge Rossy

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Cat No: TCB37402

Release Date: 07 July 2023

Label: TCB Jazz

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 0725095374026

Genres: Jazz

Description
The genesis for this project which was very challenging and enjoyable to say the least, took shape over an extended period of time. After careful thought and considerable deliberation, all of the songs for this recording due, to their beautiful melodic, harmonic, & lyrical content, were chosen as vehicles for duo interpretation; although each composition certainly has its own individual character and narrative.
As a collection, each song has a certain soft, gentle, quiet, feeling; a sonic kinship of sorts, that emanates clearly throughout the entire recording. The melodies for these songs are all straight from the heart; which, needless to say, makes them all quite memorable. The composers for these songs are natives of 5 different countries! How's that for a journey? Brazil, England, Venezuela, Cuba and the U.S.A. After listening to the final mix, combining the natural ambience of each song with the social & cultural background of each composer seemed like a logical idea; and thus, the title "Quiet Journey" was born.
The inimitable Jorge Rossy joins us for 2 Trio tunes to compliment the duo arrangements. He works his magic on "Rio" (W. Shorter), and the 1943 standard "While We're Young" (M. Palitz, A. Wilder, & W. Engvick). Jorge's knowledge, dedication, and respect for improvisation-based music speaks for itself. You hear it right away. Off and on, we've worked together for over 15 years. (I cannot believe how quickly time passes! Where the hell does it go?) Jorge's attention to detail and understanding of how to play in a rhythm section is insanely consistent; which makes playing with him a real pleasure regardless of the musical circumstances. Yo, Jordi you're the cat!
The music that Roberto & I have chosen for this recording is very near and dear to us both. Each song speaks in a quiet, but very dynamic way. In a way perhaps, that can cause one to reflect on certain things. The past, the present, even the future. Perhaps. Sometimes, music can have that type of effect. The possibilities are endless. Time, rhythm, sound, distance, language, emotion, nature, seasons, silence, are all integral components of music. This collection of songs offers a clear testament to that undeniable fact. William Evans, November 2022
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