This album arises from an exploration of my own musical language which merges a variety of influences from early counterpoint to contemporary jazz.
Irene Sorozábal, Kirsi-Marja Harju, Adrián Moncada, Pedro Ivo Ferreira & George Hadow
Kurkuma
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About the album
This album arises from an exploration of my own musical language which merges a variety of influences from early counterpoint to contemporary jazz. As a Classical musician, I sometimes feel trapped in a world of innumerable protocols and expectations, that is why when composing these songs, I tried to silence the critical inner voice which accepts only masterpieces and original ideas. Instead I sensed what was already there, ringing in my ears and tingling my belly.
I also explored the sensations and images surrounding the lyrics of my songs together with visual artist Kalliopi Ioumpa. She made wearable sculptures based on my compositions. These include: several plaster sculptures inspired by the song “Entre las uñas” (cover image, page 8 and 9); several mix media sculptures inspired by “Windmill song” (page 10 and 11); black flowers, which are a recurrent symbol in my music; and a mobile with hanging representations of the five songs with lyrics (page 2). There is a QR code in the CD cover which leads to a webpage with more information and pictures of this project.
Tracklist click to play/pause
- The Light In His Room Kurkuma 5:22
- Embora Kurkuma 4:31
- Men Who Open Like Flowers Kurkuma 4:39
- Short Lullaby Kurkuma 0:50
- Roses Et Lis Ay Veu Kurkuma 3:50
- Entre Las Unas Kurkuma 4:46
- Vacant Dream Kurkuma 5:16
- Short Lullaby (var.) Kurkuma 1:14
- Windmill Song Kurkuma 5:21
- Nana Kurkuma 3:45
- Roses Et Lis Ay Veu (var.) Kurkuma 4:05
- Kurkuma Kurkuma 3:43
More information
| Label | TRPTK |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Artist(s) | Adrián Moncada George Hadow Irene Sorozábal Kirsi-Marja Harju Pedro Ivo Ferreira |
| Composer(s) | Sorozábal, Irene |
| Recording location(s) | Muziekcentrum van de Omroep - Studio 1, Hilversum (NL) |
| Recording date(s) | January 2022 |
| Cat. No. | TTK 0090 |
|---|---|
| Release date |
June 17th, 2022 |
| Additional links |
"Boundaries defying—is it experimental jazz, is it avant garde classical, or something altogether its own? I vote for the last. As with all of Brendon Heinst's TRPTK releases, it is beautifully recorded. Composer and singer Irene Sorozábal seems incapable of being restrained by our definitions of genre. She is a classical musician by training, but in her own compositions she consistently pushes the boundaries of jazz and classical to find a musical expression entirely her own."
Rush Paul, Positive Feedback
"Bravo for the refined interplay between all the instruments! With its gentle jazz influences, Kurkuma is an easily digestible and accessible album."
Bernadette Pollen, Blokfluitist
