Dee Byrne - Outlines (2023) [Hi-Res]

Dee Byrne – alto saxophone
Nick Malcolm – trumpet
Tom Ward – clarinets
Rebecca Nash – piano
Olie Brice – double bass
Andrew Lisle – drums

Dee Byrne is an artist swimming freely in a sea of creative possibilities. Her Entropi project established her reputation as a fearless explorer of the interface between composition and improvisation, structure and freedom, driven by a constant urge to create. To reconnect with the roots of that urge, she took a deep dive into her own process, using visual art as a medium to unlock fresh approaches to composition.

The results can be heard on her latest Whirlwind release, and seen on the cover art: Outlines is a set of nine pieces for a specially assembled sextet of some of the UK’s most adventurous and genre-busting musicians. Bassist Olie Brice, drummer Andrew Lisle and piano/keyboard player Rebecca Nash are all bandleaders in their own right, capable of navigating the complexities of Byrne’s complex multi-modal compositions while allowing the spontaneity to flow freely: Tom Ward’s collection of clarinets and Nick Malcolm’s trumpet complete the frontline with Dee’s alto sax, spinning tales and painting pictures. “There are a lot of strong, deep musical and personal relationships in this band – the sort that can’t be fast-tracked. It’s a real band!”

Tracklist:
1.01 - Dee Byrne - Capsule (6:45)
1.02 - Dee Byrne - Flow State (4:34)
1.03 - Dee Byrne - Arrow of Time. (7:56)
1.04 - Dee Byrne - On the Other Side (8:37)
1.05 - Dee Byrne - Immersion (6:17)
1.06 - Dee Byrne - Liberation (7:07)
1.07 - Dee Byrne - We Are Experiencing Turbulence (9:34)
1.08 - Dee Byrne - Don't Mess with Me (5:59)
1.09 - Dee Byrne - The Dance (5:18)