Partikel are three London based musicians all with very different musical backgrounds who have come together to make music mixing all of their favourite influences in a melodic, coherent and accurate way. The music puts an interesting twist on the standard jazz format while still honouring the tradition of deep harmony and creative improvisation.
Drawing influence from African and Latin American music combined with the style of the contemporary jazz scene, Partikel produce a personal, committed and contemporary take on the saxophone trio. Soulful melodies are mixed seamlessly with complex mixed meter vamps and an instantly identifiable energy and band sound.
“String Theory” is the ambitious third release from Partikel, a band that\’s been performing non-stop the last few years and is largely heralded in the UK as one of the most exciting new groups working in improvised- based music. This latest project sees the band pushing their own sonic and compositional boundaries by teaming up with four of the most in-demand string players on the UK scene, fusing their love of jazz, rock and world music with the sounds and textures of a string quartet to create a high energy album that merges a bewildering array of unique soundscapes. The string quartet have been integrated seamlessly into Partikel\’s trademark style of raw emotion and fiercely interactive improvisations, striking an intriguing balance between intensity and rich harmony. It\’s an excellent example of a band not content with resting on their laurels.
60/70 RMB
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