Dialogue of Thoughts

In recent years, the jazz harp has quietly reemerged as a force in modern jazz circles, exemplified by electric jazz harpist and composer Maria-Christina Harper. In 2023, she released her much-acclaimed debut album 'Passing By 'with The Harper Trio, imbuing her compositions and instrument with a spirit of innovation and creative freedom. Drawing influences from her Greek and Egyptian musical roots to the avant-garde, the album established the trio's signature sound - spiritually charged, shimmering soundscapes and experimental tones - recasting the harp's place in jazz.

Dialogue of Thoughts is The Harper Trio's second album reuniting the exceptional talents of celebrated drummer Evan Jenkins (of the Neil Cowley Trio) and dynamic saxophonist Josephine Davies. True to her approach, Maria-Christina Harper is less concerned with placing her harp centre stage than creating a dialogue between band members, each bringing their own experiences to the sound. The trio takes the listener on an aural journey rich in nuance and unexpected turns. Throughout the album, Davies' warm, full-bodied tone and expansive solos--fuelled by Jenkins' measured, intricate drumming--interplay with the harp to evoke contrasting moods, from brash intensity to quiet serenity and unhurried calm.

Maria-Christina Harper: harp
Josephine Davies: saxophone
Evan Jenkins: drums

Press quotes for 'Passing By':

"A yielding suite with lasting spiritual heft." - MOJO

"An undeniable magic.ethereal.truly captivating." - UK Vibe

"Engaging.full of gentle rewards." - London Jazz News

"Poignant.ethereal.explores the breadth of human emotion" - Twisted Soul

1: Quiet Mind
2: Walk
3: Ephemeral Now
4: Inner Thoughts
5: Dialogue Fusion Politics
6: Madness While Trying to Meditate
7: In Between Dreams
8: Sometime in Cairo
9: Moving On (Intro)
10: Moving On

Number of Discs: 1

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