Samuel Blaser's "A Mirror to Machaut" is a captivating fusion of free jazz and avant-garde music, released under the Blaser Music label in 2013. This 56-minute journey through 11 tracks is a testament to Blaser's trombone prowess, accompanied by an exceptional ensemble featuring Joachim Badenhorst on reeds, Russ Lossing on keys, Drew Gress on double bass, and Gerry Hemingway on drums. The album is a unique blend of medieval influences and modern improvisation, drawing inspiration from the works of Guillaume de Machaut and Johannes Dufay. Each track, from the haunting "Hymn" to the introspective "Complainte : tels rit au main qui au soir pleure," offers a glimpse into the innovative and exploratory spirit of Samuel Blaser and his Consort in Motion. This album is a must-experience for those who appreciate the boundaries of jazz and avant-garde music.
2023 Blaser Music2013 Blaser Music
Tracks
HymnSamuel Blaser, Joachim Badenhorst, Russ Lossing, Drew Gress, Gerry Hemingway
Douce dame jolieSamuel Blaser, Joachim Badenhorst, Drew Gress
SaltarelloSamuel Blaser, Gerry Hemingway, Drew Gress, Russ Lossing, Joachim Badenhorst
Dame, se vous m'estes lointeinneSamuel Blaser, Joachim Badenhorst, Russ Lossing, Drew Gress, Gerry Hemingway
ColorSamuel Blaser, Joachim Badenhorst, Russ Lossing, Drew Gress, Gerry Hemingway
Cantus PlanusSamuel Blaser, Russ Lossing
De fortune me doy pleindre et loerSamuel Blaser, Gerry Hemingway, Joachim Badenhorst
BohemiaSamuel Blaser, Gerry Hemingway, Drew Gress, Russ Lossing, Joachim Badenhorst
LineaSamuel Blaser, Joachim Badenhorst, Russ Lossing, Drew Gress, Gerry Hemingway
IntroïtSamuel Blaser, Gerry Hemingway, Drew Gress, Russ Lossing, Joachim Badenhorst
Complainte : tels rit au main qui au soir pleureSamuel Blaser, Joachim Badenhorst, Russ Lossing, Drew Gress, Gerry Hemingway