Christopher Hale - Ritual Diamonds (2023)

Ritual Diamonds, the latest release from award-winning bassist-composer Christopher Hale, reimagines Korean ritual drumming and contemporary jazz, creating music that is mysterious, complex and beautiful. Built within an intricate rhythmic world, the music is adorned with stirring melodies, virtuosic improvisation and epic, emotional scope. Joining Hale is Korean drumming innovator Minyoung Woo and some of Australia’s finest jazz artists: Jamie Oehlers (saxophones), Andrea Keller (Rhodes and piano), Theo Carbo (guitars) and Simon Barker (drums); with special guests Chloe Kim (cymbals, percussion) and Nadje Noordhuis (trumpet).



1.01 - Christopher Hale - Flamenco (6:37)
1.02 - Christopher Hale - Ch'ilch'ae (for Kim Juhong) (6:21)
1.03 - Christopher Hale - Radio Mori (5:50)
1.04 - Christopher Hale - Minor Diamonds (6:31)
1.05 - Christopher Hale - Topollim Sketches (6:59)
1.06 - Christopher Hale - Ritual Diamonds (for Kim Junghee) (2:52)