Convergence Quartet
Slow And Steady
The Convergence Quartet's third album, recorded live at London's Vortex, might be their best yet. Combining jazz heritage and free improvisation, the band showcases a unified identity across seven diverse tracks, each contributed by a different member. Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum's lyrical technique, Alexander Hawkins' virtuosic piano work, Harris Eisenstadt's effortless drumming, and Dominic Lash's versatile bass form a dynamic ensemble. Highlights include Hawkins' swinging "assemble/melancholy" and Eisenstadt's 'Third Convergence,' featuring energetic solos and smooth transitions. This album offers a mix of lushness, wit, and imaginative improvisation, simply great.