Modal Jazz

Modal Jazz. The quartet’s improvisational and experimental skills are clearly heard on the Glencraig CD, which in essence is a modal jam. We take the modes (scales) of various cultures such as Japan, Hungary, etc as well as our ancient church modes and use them as a vehicle for improvisation. In this form of improvising each musician has to listen clearly, to “know” the other players, to be sympathetic, intuitive, and have a vision of the collective piece. This makes it a marvellous musical experience for all. In many ways when we play at very loud Drum and Bass gigs we adapt this process of music making but in that genre. Because D&B has stylized aspects for the bass part and the drum part it leaves a lot of creative space for keyboards and woodwind.

Modal Jazz

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