ZOE RAHMAN - COLOUR OF SOUND [CD]

MANUSHI RECORDS

£13.32

Cat. no: MANUCD007
Format: CD
Barcode: 5063176001429
Release Date: 07 Jul 2023
Genre: Jazz

The universe of sound inhabited by pianist Zoe Rahman contains worlds of infuence and tradition that enable her to pour out melodies and arrangements that are enchanted with spirit, poise, and energy

Her vast range of musical reference radiates a special love and appreciation for the iconic McCoy Tyner, as well as friend and mentor Joanne Brackeen, fltering these infuences into a deeply personal sound that conjures the folkloric yearning reminiscent of Bheki Mseleku.

Zoe's mastery of form creates visionary textures, as on the album opener, 'Dance of Time', where she utilises Rowland Sutherland on fute and sets the band off into sparks of fre. The magical timbre of her brother Idris Rahman's clarinet melds beautifully with the piano on 'Little Ones', the melody rising gorgeously, journeying in and out of different sensations and feelings. Zoe's music has an energy that makes you want to dance, like on 'Sweet Jasmine', with its joyful and gloriously irresistible South African funk rhythm and vibration. 'Roots' pushes the envelope of the trio format, whilst 'Peace Garden' gently charms and beguiles. 'Unity' showcases Zoe's compositional brilliance and intricacy, and the skill of her orchestration leaves you with the feeling that you've been listening to a much bigger band than just eight musicians.

Sensations and vibrations are a major element of Zoe Rahman's music. She reaches deep into the soul of the listener, conjuring sounds from a broad musical palette, drawing you into her mysterious and transparent, earthy and heavenly, contemporary and ancient worlds. Listen and enjoy.

Zoe Rahman: piano
Alec Dankworth: double bass
Gene Calderazzo: drums
Idris Rahman: tenor and alto saxophone, clarinet
Rowland Sutherland: fute and alto fute
Alex Ridout: trumpet and fugelhorn
Byron Wallen: trumpet
Rosie Turton: trombone

Tracks: Dance of Time / For Love / Little Ones / Sweet Jasmine / Go With The Flow / Roots / Unity / Peace Garden