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AND NOW IT COMES… BY THE ARI JOSHUA QUARTET: REVIEW
In the midst of the musical tapestry woven by the Ari Joshua Quartet, “Nun Kommt es Werder” stands as a delicate gem that beckons listeners into a world of introspection and emotion. The quartet’s masterful collaboration showcases a shimmering arrangement of instruments, each contributing to a melancholic yet enchanting jazz ballad that is nothing short of mesmerizing.
From the opening notes, the glimmery and sonorous piano takes the lead, evoking a sense of nostalgia as it ripples through the ambient aural field and swings into the jazzy blues. The guitar rhythms, inundating like gentle waves, intertwine with gentle cymbals that punctuate the air independently, creating a richly layered soundscape that draws you in.
The composition’s down-tempo pace and delicate nuances create an atmosphere reminiscent of nights spent lost in contemplation under the moon’s tender gaze. As the quartet weaves its musical narrative, the listener is invited to embrace the raw beauty of the moment, evoking a range of feelings that linger long after swelling on in a whimper of musical notes for more than seven long minutes.
The echoes of jazz legends such as Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington can be felt in the quartet’s nuanced approach to melody and rhythm. The graceful interplay between instruments, from Ari Joshua’s intricate guitar work to Geoff Harper’s resonant upright bass, from Joel Bean’s expressive piano to Will Lone’s skillful drumming, demonstrates a synergy that can only come from musicians deeply attuned to one another.