For those not in the know, 1978 (steep) is an immersive song cycle, capturing the essence of intrinsic positivity.

Drawing inspiration from Chris Wabich’s collaborations with poetic lyricists such as Leonard Cohen, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, and Mark Murphy, the album explores intrinsic awakenings and melodic cells springing from tea culture.

The trio’s seamless interplay and dynamic energy reveal a spacious and intimate musical dialogue, reflective of their decades of musical partnership. Each track unfolds organically, from the contemplative melodies of “Ancient Lake” to the rhythmic intricacies of “Ruby On The Old Street/1978.”

1. Jiang [5:30]
2. Ruby on the Old Street/ 1978 [11:01]
3. Oolong [4:16]
4. Magitama (on Slow Shinkansen) [6:57]
5. Ancient Lake [6:27]
6. Graduation [5:50]

With his six originals here being described as an immersive song cycle, capturing the essence of intrinsic positivity, this new recording opens on the sheer refined elegance of Jiang and then we get brought forth the gently impish Ruby on the Old Street/ 1978, the beautifully flourishing Oolong and the veritably shimmering Magitama (on Slow Shinkansen), the set rounding out on the ambient Ancient Lake, closing on the resoundingly emboldened Graduation.

PLAYERS, INSTRUMENT:
Josh Nelson - piano
Dan Lutz - upright bass
Chris Wabich - drums, compositions

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