Breakthrough
Erik Jekabson
With Breakthrough, Jekabson shows that he’s equipped to take orchestral jazz into verdant sonic territory where there’s splendor around every corner.
New Album: "Breakthrough"
Breakthrough is Erik's latest release for Wide Hive Records, the Berkeley label for which he often serves as a house arranger/composer, and the exquisite chamber jazz project sounds nothing like any of his previous recordings.
More info on the record (personnel, etc) can be accessed here.
Album
Press / Reviews
“appreciates a groove as much as he values space...his trumpet is on the money and in the zone.” - Dan Bilawsky
“A thoughtfully cerebral performer known for his sophisticated jazz chops” - Allmusic Guide
“Jekabson seemingly brings all of his varied experiences to bear on Breakthrough, an album that balances adventurous small-group jazz with intricate orchestral arrangements. …a vibrant blend of influences from the glimmering, minimalist orchestrations of Philip Glass and John Adams to the moody, sunbaked atmospheres of Miles Davis and arranger Gil Evans' large-ensemble works.” - Matt Collar, Allmusic Guide
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