Personnel
Lukas Gabric – Tenor Saxophone
Mátyás Gayer – Piano
Manuel Weyand – Drums
Mátyás Hofecker – Bass
Alma Gunzek – Viloin
Ana Marija Jurečič – Viloin
Jurij Gracej – Viola
Charlotte Lang – Cello
Alexander Liebermann – Arranger
Track List
- Nancy with the Laughing Face
- Monochrome
- I’m Glad There is You
- Labor of Love
- You Know I Care
- Spring City
- When the Sun Comes Out
- Momentum
Liner Notes by Joel Frahm
When Lukas Gabric asked me to write a bit about this excellent new recording, I knew it would be a pleasure to sit and listen to his playing before I had heard a note, I’ve known Lukas for more than a handful of years at this point and have had the pleasure of observing his growth from a young saxophonist of great potential to a fully developed mature artist. That maturity is possibly what strikes me the most about his playing on this recording. I hear the beautiful richness of his tone, the seamlessness of his phrasing, the consistency and mastery of time and swing. He shows admirable restraint and tenderness on the lovely string arrangements of ballads such as “Nancy” and “I’m Glad There Is You”, and then some jaw-dropping tenor virtuosity on “Monochrome” and “Momentum”. This is a saxophonist in full control of what he wants to project with the chops and confidence to do it. He shows the wisdom to really vary the mood of the program of the record which keeps me intrigued as a listener and highlights the dynamics of his playing in a dramatic way; a strategy I truly appreciate. Lastly, and most importantly, I hear him playing with real heart and gusto, which is what I always want to experience the most when listening to a great jazz player. I am proud of the musician that Lukas has become, and I know this recording will be a wonderful reaffirmation of his artistry to those who already know his playing, and an exciting introduction for new fans as well. Enjoy the lovely music.
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