Kairos 4tet: Statement of Intent – review

(Edition)Last year, this young UK quartet turned into an overnight hot ticket for the balance of accomplished improv and original composing on their debut album, Kairos Moment. On the follow-up the playing of Waldmann, new recruit Ivo Neame on piano and bassist Jasper Høiby is stronger still, but the variety and impact of the writing has receded a little. Routine ostinato intros layered by the arrival of other instruments characterise the early episodes. However, the album does have a dynamic...

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