Released: September 2011
Whilst a large number of the releases reviewed for this blog are albums that feature songs that are likely to have dancefloor appeal, some are albums that take a more gentle and melodic approach to jazz. The second album from the Sebastian Liedke trio, Zeitenwende, is one such album, with the Berlin-based piano trio exploring a wide range of melodic avenues without the need to hammer the most out of their instruments.
Bassist Sebastian Liedke has recruited two new members to his trio since his 2010 debut, with Felix Otterbeck taking up piano duties and Lucia Martinez on drums. Listening to the album, however, you get the feeling that the musicians have been playing together for some time as they achieve an almost effortless synergy on the half dozen tracks on offer.
The opening bars of Form Folgt Funktion (FFF) have a dramatic but restrained feel, which instantly command attention, before Otterbeck's gentle melodies take over escorting the listener on a dream-like voyage. The tune gradually fades out, flowing effortlessly into Bastian, an uplifting tune with some understated power in which both Liedke and Otterbeck deliver exquisite solos. Vio is a romantic tune on which Otterbeck's piano really shines. The closing Sensucht is the sparsest and most restrained track on the album, which certainly does create a sense of yearning as the German title suggests.
Zeitenwende is a beautifully accomplished album that will reveal different hues and shades with each listen.
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