Rob Mazurek

DIGIPACK EDITION

On “Rome,” Mazurek’s sensitivity on cornet is at the fore, but we also find him using various electronics, and seated at a piano. Here the presence of the piano is expanded. He plays it conventionally, with preparation, with direct manipulation of the piano’s interior, and as a resonator for his cornet to create ethereal, otherworldly overtones.

“Rome” was recorded and broadcast live for Italy’s Rai Radiotre Suite Jazz. The resulting recording captures the unique sensibilities of this master. Three decades of experimentation in creative improvisation, post-rock, noise and electronic music, and subverted world music lead Mazurek here. This refined solo recording offers listeners access to a new, distilled approach to his sound expression, which at times on this recording resembles contemporary classical music as much as any of these other disciplines. The sound, rich with raw emotion and spiritual contemplation, speaks for itself. Do not miss it.


ROB MAZUREK, cornet, piano, prepared piano, electronics.

Rai Radiotre Suite Jazz, November 4, 2014, Rome

TRACKS:

01. Twombly at New Church
02. Gazing Through Walls (Two Paintings by Caravaggio)
03. King of Rome (For Pino Saulo)
04. Sweet Life in Disrepair (For Fellini)