Verisimilitude by Tyshawn Sorey, released 7 September 2017, includes the following tracks: "Obsidian", "Contemplating Tranquility" and more.
This version of Verisimilitude comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded September 15, 2016 at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vermon NY.
"Verisimilitude" is a groundbreaking CD by acclaimed drummer, composer, and bandleader Tyshawn Sorey, released under the respected label Pi Recordings. This album showcases Sorey's innovative approach to contemporary jazz and improvised music, blending intricate rhythms with expansive sonic landscapes. The trio format?featuring Cory Smythe on piano and Chris Tordini on bass?allows for deep musical conversations that blur the lines between composition and improvisation. "Verisimilitude" has been praised for its emotional depth, technical mastery, and boundary-pushing creativity.
Tyshawn Sorey is widely recognized as one of the leading figures in modern creative music. A recipient of numerous awards including a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant"), he is celebrated for his versatility across genres ranging from jazz to classical avant-garde. His previous works have garnered critical acclaim for their innovation and complexity.
Pi Recordings is an independent record label known for championing forward-thinking artists in jazz and experimental music since 2001. With a catalog featuring some of the most influential musicians in contemporary improvised music, Pi Recordings stands out as a beacon of quality and artistic vision within the industry.