Simon Moullier Elements Of Light

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A Singular Blend of Dynamic Post-Pop & Electronic ProductionFeaturing The Vibraphonists Remarkable QuartetSpecial Guests Gerald Clayton and Marquis Hill Named One Of Downbeat’s 25 For The FutureHis music is fresh, it speaks to everyone. Never heard anyone play vibes like that before. -Herbie HancockBest vibes player Ive heard… -Quincy JonesIn discussing Elements of Light, his fifth album as a leader, the vibraphonist-composer Simon Moullier often returns to a specific term: unfolding.This is an important word the unfolding of a song, says Moullier, who was born in France and lives in New York. Its something Im very attached to, and something Im always working on. As he explains, many of his essential influences Wayne Shorter, Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta, Radioheads Thom Yorke, Ravel, have been masterful unfolders in their writing. Moullier admires the movement and design in their music and harmony, the way one section of a tune leads into the next, everything flowing in a natural, beautiful, inviting way. Even the most serious intellectual musical concepts are rendered with a directness, a simplicity that can captivate a general audience. For me, no matter how complex an idea can get, he says, clarity is always key. Thats a mature, evolved outlook for a millennial jazz musician to embrace, and its shared among Moulliers youthful quartet featuring pianist Lex Korten, bassist Rick Rosato and drummer Jongkuk JK Kim. Whats more, these musicians of astonishing technical facility interact with the selflessness and good taste that Moulliers song-focused music requires; to say it another way, they use their virtuosity to make the bandleaders compositions sound as human and affecting as possible never to preen.A1. 808 A2. Pyramid Of The Sun A3. Bird Of Paradise A4. Lotus (ft. Marquis Hill) B1. Elements Of Light (ft. Gerald Clayton) B2. Jiwa B3. Primavera

• Released: 9/20/24
• Genre: Jazz
• Format: Vinyl
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item’s shipment.**
• Format Detail: LP