Wildflower – Wildflower LP
Immensely beautiful contemporary tribe jazz from trio Idris Rahman (flute, sax), Leon Brichard (bass) and Tom Skinner (drums). “Where the earth meets the sky” hits that perfect organic, delicate, meditative vibe… Highly recommended!
Taking inspiration from the spiritual jazz pioneers such as John and Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Yusef Lateef and Sun Ra, compositional influences range from Gnawa music to modal jazz to Bengali folk music but the scope is wider still and the important unifying factor is the spontaneous communication and interplay between the three musicians. Rather than having a tight rigid structure, the tunes are allowed to breathe and develop into new unexplored forms, allowing fresh interpretations that make each performance a unique experience.
The album is a collection of live and studio recordings that have been recorded and mixed by the band.