Description
Title: Piano Solo
Artist: Aeby
Label: Intakt Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 7640120193324
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2019-09-20
Number of Discs: 1
“”It is a journey that the pianist invites the listener to embark on,”” writes Alain Drouot, jazz journalist from Chicago. Revealing a panorama of uncharted territories, the opener “”Yume”” suggests that it will be well worth the trip. Swiss pianist Stefan Aeby”s first solo piano recording is the product of three and a half years of incubation and shows an understanding of what can be accomplished when taking advantage of a studio setting. Whether composed or improvised, the pieces all have a common denominator. All sounds come from the acoustic piano, but they can be distorted or modified through preparation, inserting all kinds of materials inside the instrument, and/or some processing via various electronic devices. This brings out one of Aeby”s main traits: his attention to detail. If making a distinctive statement and being forward-looking are at the forefront of Aeby”s concerns, he does not forget the tradition as witnessed by his thoughtful re-harmonization of Erroll Garner”s “”Misty”” that he complements with unobtrusive electronic flourishes.
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