There
are / as many worlds / in a life / as there are / lives / in the
world“The Gowanus Session”: a new trio
recording by Thollem McDonas (piano), William Parker (acoustic bass),
Nels Cline (electric guitar), that explores
the density and subtlety of tones with reverberating layers of
sounds. Thollem McDonas approaches the piano
brilliantly, leading the listener to image abstract and beautiful worlds
within
themselves. William Parker, with his mastery
of the acoustic bass, brings warmth to the recording that is complex,
soaring
and joyful. Nels Cline’s innovative and shape
shifting guitar runs the range of identifiable guitar to micro-tonal
alien transmissions that act as a solid sound
foundation. A pinnacle recording from three master improvisers.
