This Sunday Music Muse Day, find me, and others, still in shock, over the election results, and concerned about the future. But I tried to remain calm focused on the realty of the moment and deal with facts and truth to guide me. My selections today offer calm, and challenge. First, the calm is Tord Gustavsen Trio Seeing. This piano, bass and drum trio plays introspective music, that almost a whisper at time. It's hard to imagine this being played in large concert hall. I have several of Gustavsen, and generally enjoy his music, as I do this one., whether it's a trio, quartet or other grouping with the addition various horn players. A certain amount of introspective is needed at this point.
Next is Bill Frisell Breaking the Shell, with Kit Downes on pipe organ, and Andrew Cyrille on drums. The challenge is in the first sentence of the liner note that mention that this is an unusual instrumental line up. And, I have to admit, this CD leaves me with mixed feelings. At time that music leans into unfocused Avant-garde territory, before returning to a more relaxed, again introspective nature. I'll have to give it several more listening before I give it a solid thumbs up or down.
So, there you have it. I wasn't sure I'd do a post this week as the election results hit me like ton of bricks. But, I have to pick myself up, and move forward. I hope you have, or can find way to keep yourself sane in these chaotic times. Always remember, you're not alone. Peace.
