Matthew Stevens – Preverbal (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 52:04 minutes | 627 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Ropeadope
Preverbal is a visceral statement, a kinetic exploration of harmony and rhythm driven by Stevens’ masterful playing and singular melding of elements of experimental, jazz and rock. The album blooms and disintegrates over 8 original songs that are immersive and muscular, dark and joyous. Preverbal was recorded with Stevens’ core band of Eric Doob on drums and Vicente Archer on bass, plus synthesizer and deft touches of sound manipulation and studio craft. It also features a soaring guest vocal appearance from Esperanza Spalding on album closer “Our Reunion.”
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Matthew Stevens – In Common: Walter Smith III, Matthew Stevens, Joel Ross, Harish Raghavan & Marcus Gilmore (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 37:09 minutes | 697 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Whirlwind Recordings
The moment when spontaneity and technical expertise coalesce into a decidedly different soundscape is captured convincingly in this eponymous debut release from In Common. Behind that veiled moniker are the prominent names of tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III and guitarist Matthew Stevens – and together with vibraphonist Joel Ross, bassist Harish Raghavan and drummer Marcus Gilmore, they fashion striking improvisations from original compositional foundations.
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