Swiss pianist and bandleader Nik Bärtsch has one of the best bodies of work in the modern jazz field going today. From his Bandcamp site:
“SPIN shows the phase in which the band is now: looking back and forward at the same time. The RONIN rhythm culture based on pattern, cycle and groove developments with refined beats is still present, combined with playfulness and the consciousness for freedom within the clear structures. The band members’ ear for chamber music-like details, blending, ghost notes and micro phrasings refreshes the music live and on the record as always.
What is new is a compact band sound, creating subtle alignments with indie, post rock and ambient pop. The direct groove energy in this new quartet with Jeremias Keller is obvious. Keller also recently presented rich sound variety and class on the amazing solo album “ALLOY” (RRR 2023) where he played all instruments himself and also produced the whole album, based on Modul compositions by Nik Bärtsch.“
