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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.
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