01. "Freaks" 02. "In See" 03. "Boom" 04. "Nova" 05. "Movement 56" 06. "Underworld" 07. "Fully Born" 08. "The Lighthouse"
Description:
Peter Evans makes his We Jazz Records debut with Extra, a new album out 25th October. The band formation includes Evans on trumpet, Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo / Post Koma) on bass and Jim Black on drums. Peter Evans, an acclaimed trumpet player, improvisor, and composer based in New York City presents a gutsy new band that gets right to work with his eight new compositions. -
Recorded August 5-7, 2023 ...
Glossy cardboard digisleeve.
"Extra" is a boundary-pushing CD by trumpeter and composer Peter Evans, released on the forward-thinking label We Jazz Records. Known for his radical approach to sound and form, Evans uses the trumpet as a laboratory for extended techniques, microtonal colors and rapid-fire improvisation, creating music that blurs the lines between free jazz, contemporary classical and electro-acoustic experimentation. The album presents him in an exploratory, highly focused setting that rewards deep listening: shimmering textures, sudden bursts of energy and quiet, almost microscopic detail coexist in an ever-evolving narrative. Rather than offering conventional themes and solos, "Extra" feels like an organic sound-world being constructed in real time, full of tension, surprise and fractured beauty. It is a work that will appeal to adventurous jazz listeners, fans of avant-garde music and anyone fascinated by what the trumpet can become in the hands of a master innovator.
Peter Evans is internationally recognized as one of the most distinctive trumpet voices of his generation in experimental and improvised music. Emerging from the New York avant-garde scene, he has been a central figure in cutting-edge projects ranging from solo trumpet performances to small ensembles and larger, concept-driven groups. Over the years he has collaborated with leading improvisers and contemporary ensembles, and his recordings have repeatedly been praised by specialized jazz and new-music media for their fearless originality and technical brilliance. On "Extra", Evans condenses this experience into a focused statement that underscores his reputation as a musician who constantly expands the vocabulary of his instrument and of improvised music as a whole.
We Jazz Records, based in Helsinki, has established itself as one of the most exciting and taste-shaping independent jazz labels in Europe. With a catalogue that spans classic acoustic jazz, avant-garde explorations and genre-defying hybrids, the label is known for meticulous curation, strong visual identity and audiophile-minded production values. Releases on We Jazz Records often highlight singular artists and projects that push jazz into new territories without losing emotional depth or musical substance. By releasing "Extra", We Jazz Records continues its mission to document the most forward-looking voices in contemporary jazz and improvised music, providing a supportive home for artists like Peter Evans who thrive on risk, curiosity and artistic independence. The result is a CD that stands as both a powerful artistic statement and a carefully crafted object for collectors and dedicated listeners.
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