Tobias Preisig: Flowing Mood [Digipak] *

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JazzTimes (p.76) - "[A]n evocative program that ranges from chamberlike delicacy to darkly atmospheric, ECM-ish fare, to dynamic bursts of intensity..."

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Personnel: Tobias Preisig (violin); Stefan Rusconi (melodica, piano, prepared piano); Michael Stulz (drums).

Audio Mixer: Florian Pittet.

Recording information: La Fonderie, Fribourg, Switzerland (12/09/2009-12/11/2009).

Photographer: Marianne Mueller .

On this spare, introspective, and even solemn effort overall, violinist Tobias Preisig offers cool emotions and steely resolve on a recording that is much more reserved than pronounced. Similar to an ECM album, European classical chamber music with stoic jazz patience identifies what Preisig and his quartet offer during a chilling, haunting, all-original program. Except for the lilting and brighter "Headup," a slightly more punchy "Chapter Two," and the minimalist "Hardbruecke Remembrance," the program sets a somber, mysterious tone that really does not relent or dissipate. The violinist is clearly the leader in constructing basic, languid, stretched-out legato melodies. Where pianist Stefan Rusconi is a complementary player and in the background, he mirrors the concept of Preisig with every quiet, gentle, patient step. This is rainy-day mood music for sure, to be played only when skies are gray and light is dim. Perhaps a follow-up effort will provide brighter moments from this talented transcontinental ensemble. ~ Michael G. Nastos

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