(Review by Russell)
Eyeshutight (Eyes Shut Tight)
hit the road mid-October to promote their third album. Resonance resonates with the quiet, reflective approach adopted and
refined by a tour-hardened, working trio. Formed in 2010 by bassist Paul
Baxter, Eyeshutight draw on myriad influences; twentieth century classical
composition, contemporary pop and the inevitable cult of small group jazz outfits
– Keith Jarrett, the Bad Plus, EST.
Eight tracks recorded at
Valleywood Studios,
Several tracks have been heard in
concert and this recording presents (and documents) the trio’s musical
development to date. The Precipice
crackles with restrained power, a use of keyboards alongside acoustic piano
adds to Tomlinson’s palette throughout the recording and repeated listening to Resonance will reward the attentive listener.
Resonance is released by Hungry Bear Records (HBR001) on 21 October 2014. The trio
can be heard on tour during October and November (inc. the Jazz Café, Newcastle , October
24).
Russell.
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