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Essia, issued by Fresh Sound New Talent in late 2023, gathers Wajdi Riahi, Pierre Hurty, and Basile Rahola in a compact session of eleven tracks rooted in contemporary jazz and post-bop. The trio, hailing from Belgium, layers their sound with a fusion sensibility that maintains a clear lineage to the post-bop canon. The featured piece, “Nawres,” illustrates their approach with intricate interplay and rhythmic subtlety, underscored by Rahola’s deft drumming and Hurty’s textured guitar work.Though modest in circulation, with just over a thousand listeners recorded on Last.fm, Essia offers a focused exploration of jazz’s evolving contours within a European context. The album’s measured pacing and careful ensemble work suggest a studied dialogue rather than overt virtuosity, inviting attentive listeners to parse its details. This release stands as a quiet signal amid the contemporary jazz field, rewarding those who seek refinement over flash.
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Album lore
Essia, issued by Fresh Sound New Talent in late 2023, gathers Wajdi Riahi, Pierre Hurty, and Basile Rahola in a compact session of eleven tracks rooted in contemporary jazz and post-bop. The trio, hailing from Belgium, layers their sound with a fusion sensibility that maintains a clear lineage to the post-bop canon. The featured piece, “Nawres,” illustrates their approach with intricate interplay and rhythmic subtlety, underscored by Rahola’s deft drumming and Hurty’s textured guitar work.Though modest in circulation, with just over a thousand listeners recorded on Last.fm, Essia offers a focused exploration of jazz’s evolving contours within a European context. The album’s measured pacing and careful ensemble work suggest a studied dialogue rather than overt virtuosity, inviting attentive listeners to parse its details. This release stands as a quiet signal amid the contemporary jazz field, rewarding those who seek refinement over flash.
How did this get here?
| SKU | SPOT-7kabDdbk4RlkdZXl7ejgnm |
|---|
Quick preview
Listen to a sample on YouTube — opens in a new tab; own this release here for the full listening experienceOpen this track on Spotify