Title: Painter of Dreams Artist: Misha Tsiganov Label: Criss Cross Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 8712474142125 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2024-08-16 Number of Discs: 1
Like it's predecessor, Painter of Dreams features two highly reworked standards along with six recent melody-forward compositions, to which Tsiganov applies his signature blend of radical reharmonization, mixed meters, shifting tempos, and changing keys. Otherwise, this ambitious recital presents documents several "firsts." For one thing, Tsiganov expands beyond the saxophone-trumpet-piano-bass-drums format, scoring five of the eight selections for either three or four horns. For another, he broadens his tonal palette beyond the almost entirely acoustic soundscape of his prior Criss Cross oeuvre, liberally weaving the Rhodes and Minimoog into the flow, as well as the preternaturally flexible voice of Hiske Oosterwijk, who also contributes two lyrics. Also, for the first time as a leader, Tsiganov augments the luminous trumpeter-flugelhornist (and 13-time Criss Cross leader) Alex Sipiagin on the front line with alto sax titan Miguel Zen¢n, who plays for the entirety of the proceedings, and - on three pieces - the transcendent Chris Potter on tenor and soprano saxophones.
Tracks: 1.1 Elusive Dots 1.2 April 1.3 Up Journey 1.4 Painter of Dreams 1.5 Long Ago and Far Away 1.6 Seeley Street Song 1.7 Chain of Events 1.8 I Loves You Porgy
