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Hybrid

by Jure Pukl

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Hybrid 05:06
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Sequence II 06:53
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Hempburger 06:09
5.
Lonely Woman 07:35
6.
Plan B 04:49
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Family 06:37
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Sequence III 06:23
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about

PERSONNEL

Jure Pukl - soprano & tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
Matija Dedic - piano
Matt Brewer - double bass
Johnathan Blake - drums

Special Guest
Melissa Aldana - tenor saxophone (tracks 2 & 7)

ALBUM CREDITS

Recorded at the Samurai Hotel Recording Studios, Astoria, NYC, (May, 2016)
​Engineer -​ David Stolle​r​
​Mixed by ​Jure Pukl & David Stoller​ (Jan - May, 2017)​
​Mastered by ​David Stoller ​(June, 2017)​
Album original design and artwork - Polina Joffe
​Produced by Jure Pukl
Executive Producer - Michael Janisch​

credits

released September 22, 2017

ABOUT THE ALBUM

An energized and impassioned studio session from New York-based Slovenian saxophonist Jure Pukl, Croatian pianist Matija Dedić and their quartet with bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Johnathan Blake brings new release, Hybrid, to the Whirlwind label.

Pukl’s prolific ascendancy of the international jazz scene has resulted in numerous solo and sideman recordings, recognised in 2015 by the attainment of Slovenia’s highest national arts award. His collaborations include names such as Branford Marsalis, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dave Liebman and Vijay Iyer; and like-minded colleague Matija Dedić’s varied career has seen him perform with artists including Larry Grenadier, John Hollenbeck, Jeff Ballard and Kendrick Scott.

Across a venturesome sixty-seven minutes of mostly original numbers, the individual compositions of both Pukl and Dedić stimulate a fiery, improvisational spirit throughout the quartet, their respect for tradition translating into a spontaneous, contemporary context which also embraces elements of free jazz. Pukl relates the story that, as a funk-loving youth in Slovenia, he asked his father to return from a business trip in Munich with Maceo Parker records, only to be mistakenly brought vinyls by (to him, at the time) the unknown and perplexing Charlie Parker. But after a week, the saxophonist fell in love with them, closely followed by the sounds of John Coltrane and Stan Getz/João Gilberto: “These are artists and recordings I still recognize as my inspiration”.

The immediacy of these live studio takes is palpable, from the sprawling fast swing of title track ‘Hybrid’ to journeying ‘Where Are You Coming From And Where Are You Going?’ (the latter being Pukl’s focus-pull on his development as a musician, ranging from its classically-suggested opening structure, through unconfined bass cadenza, to a spiky, irregularly-metred vamp). The repeated harmonic and rhythmic figures of ‘Sequence II’ (dual tenors introducing guest saxophonist Melissa Aldana) and ‘Sequence III’ offer freedom of expression through distinctly different atmospheres; and four-bar vamp ‘Spinning Thoughts’ entwines boisterous ideas from a single, elegant tenor motif.

Dedić’s ‘Hempburger’ and ‘Plan B’ highlight this quartet’s traditional influences with vigor, his own chordal piano foundation and rolling solos prominent throughout whilst featuring scintillating percussion from Johnathan Blake; and in a beautiful tune dedicated to Dedić’s late father, ‘Family’s obvious warmth is enhanced by Matt Brewer’s bass searching combined with ravishing tenor imaginings from Aldana. Initially quizzical ‘False Accusations’ eventually sparkles with boisterous positivity, Pukl’s tenor gliding across its choppy waters; and the late-hours first-take flow of Ornette Coleman’s ‘Lonely Woman’ simmers to misterioso piano and bass clarinet.

“There’s a really good vibe and energy between the four of us, so we got into some special moments on this record”, recalls Pukl. “We all know each other well and feel connected; and also it’s challenging and fun to play alongside Melissa. I’ve always loved performing and, for me, this album reflects both my musical and personal worlds. I always imagine and see music as pictures, so perhaps others might also get into some deeper thoughts – about themselves, about the world they live in – as they listen.”

PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

​"​This excellent album clearly demonstrates that he​ [Pukl]​ has arrived at peak maturity. Additionally, the recording clearly benefits from Matija Dedić's input and the respective contributions of this team of highly talented musicians.​"
★★★★​ All About Jazz

"A fresh, conceptually coherent, border-breaking blend of modern jazz, avant-garde, free jazz and contemporary music."
★★★★★ Jazz 'n' More​

“The musicianship is of the highest order and the compositions both creative and listenable.”
Jazz Journal

"A studio session full of passion and energy."
Rhein Main magazine

“An exciting project... Eclectic yet cohesive.”
Culture Jazz

“Impressive post modern tones.”
Jazz Weekly

“Modern, acoustic jazz with nice sequences.”
Salt Peanuts

“Pukl switches back and forth between tenor and soprano, but no matter what he’s playing, he’s got a thoughtful and introspective approach to the horn that’s complemented by the pianist and the rhythm section.”
Stereogum

“Fiery improvisations and a respect for tradition combine in this spontaneous, contemporary work.”
Medien Info

“Full of verve and vitality.”
JazzZeitung

“Fresh, searching and incorporating influences from various genres... all performed with sophistication and passion.”
Musik an sich

“Compact, energetic, modern jazz with sweeping, sometimes stormy solos.”
Sound & Image

"The varying focus on individual tracks make for an interesting listen on this experimental yet thoughtful recording."
Der Hörspiegel

" A 'hybrid' of tradition and modernity... Full of swing, groove and perfect elegance."
★★★★ In Music

"A fast swinging excursion through harmonically adventurous territory."
Jazz Views

“Energy, boundless improvisation, even urgent... An excellent calling card for aspiring musicians.”
Musikreviews Magazine

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