1. ROUND AND ROUND 2. KAARNALAIVA 3. MR. BIG BOSS 4. UP IN THE SKIES 5. THERE WILL BE NO GOODBYES 6. UKSI MEREGA 7. EMERALD CITY 8. TREASURE UNDER WATER
Description:
Fly by Virva Quintet, released 13 December 2019, includes the following tracks: "Mr. Big Boss", "There Will Be No Goodbyes", "Emerald City" and more.
This version of Fly comes as a 1xCD. -
Digipak
"Fly" is an atmospheric jazz CD by Virva Quintet, released by the independent label ECLIPSE RE. With a sound that balances lyrical melodies, nuanced improvisation and subtle rhythmic drive, this album invites listeners into a cinematic and intimate listening experience. The pieces unfold patiently, often starting from fragile motifs that gradually grow into rich harmonic textures, giving "Fly" a cohesive flow that works both as focused listening and as an immersive backdrop for late-night moments.
The Virva Quintet blends contemporary jazz, Nordic lyricism and a touch of chamber-music clarity. The arrangements leave plenty of space between the notes, highlighting the interplay between the musicians and the expressive, often vocal-like phrasing of the lead lines. Dynamic contrasts, warm acoustic timbres and carefully crafted transitions between quiet and more energetic passages make the album diverse without ever feeling fragmented.
As an artist, Virva Quintet stands for a modern, composition-driven jazz approach that values atmosphere as much as virtuosity. Their music focuses on storytelling through sound: themes reappear in varied forms, improvisations are concise and song-oriented, and the ensemble plays as a single breathing organism rather than a collection of soloists. This gives "Fly" a distinctive artistic fingerprint that will appeal to fans of contemporary European jazz and intimate, melodic soundscapes.
ECLIPSE RE is a specialist label for carefully curated, artist-driven productions with a focus on quality over mass appeal. The manufacturer is known for attentive sound engineering, tasteful artwork and a catalogue that highlights distinctive voices in modern jazz and related genres. With "Fly", ECLIPSE RE underscores its commitment to releasing recordings that are both aesthetically refined and sonically detailed, making this CD a worthwhile addition for collectors who value craftsmanship and musical depth.
Swing
12.272
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
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