Wildflower - Season 2 (Self Release)

WHAT THE COVER LOOKS LIKE:

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WHAT WE SAY:

A timely reminder that love is the message from Wildflower, as their free floating tendencies, unforced & entirely natural UK multicultural approach & distinctive twist on classic spiritual jazz will surely go down as one of 2020's best jazz albums.

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WHAT YOUR EARS SAY:

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WHAT THE RELEASE NOTES SAY:

Wildflower (Leon Brichard, Tom Skinner, Idris Rahman) continue to explore areas of groove-based improvised jazz on their 2nd album. Taking a slightly freer approach to the writing process, simple but effective melodies and bass motifs are explored to to create fully realised pieces with dynamic extremes that bring a full range of emotion. Recorded over a two day session at Fishmarket Studios in London, the band sounds relaxed and at ease, giving space to explore intricate improvised interplay and dialogue fully whilst at the same time building to fiery powerful climaxes and emotional peaks. Skinner is on fire here whilst Rahman and Brichard trade riffs and push the harmonic and rhythmic boundaries. Rahman’s use of clarinet and bamboo flute plus additional layers of woodwinds, Skinner’s unique approach to stripped-down use of his very personalised kit, and Brichard’s use of both acoustic and electric basses make for a sonic landscape that is both unique and highly approachable. Touching on heavy spiritual vibes whilst taking in dark alternative grooves and delicate folk-like tunes, the overall sound remains instantly accessible.

Credits
Sax, Flutes and Clarinet: Idris Rahman
Electric and Double Bass: Leon Brichard
Drums: Tom Skinner
Mix and Mastering: Emre Ramazanoglu
Artwork: Chloe
Design: Mafalda Meireles