Emanuele Parrini's captivating album, Eating Poetry, is a masterful blend of free jazz and Sufi influences, showcasing the exceptional improvisational skills of Parrini, Samo Šalamon, and Vasco Trilla. This talented trio, hailing from different European countries, has come together to create a truly unique and captivating sound.
Released on 23 June 2023 via Clean Feed, Eating Poetry features seven intricate tracks, including 'Bicycles and Mullberries', 'Smudges Around My Mouth', and 'We Can Look from Hearts Into Eyes'. The album's title is inspired by the poetry of Kristina Kočan, and the music itself is a testament to the trio's ability to craft complex, emotive soundscapes.
Parrini's virtuosic violin playing is perfectly complemented by Šalamon's expressive guitar work, which ranges from the intimacy of the 6-string to the expansive textures of the 12-string. Meanwhile, Trilla's dynamic drumming and percussion add a thrilling sense of tension and release to the music.
Throughout the album's 38-minute duration, the trio demonstrates their remarkable chemistry, weaving together disparate threads of sound to create a rich, immersive experience. With Eating Poetry, Emanuele Parrini, Samo Šalamon, and Vasco Trilla have created a work of real depth and beauty, one that will resonate with fans of free jazz and adventurous music alike.
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