Chris Coyle - Phantasma Vol. II (2023) [Hi-Res]

"Phantasma Vol. II" is the third full-length release from bassist and composer Chris Coyle, and the second release on Passerine Records. He is joined on the recording by Phantasma Trio/Quartet bandmates and musical magicians Ron Stabinsky (piano/keyboards), Doug Hirlinger (drums), and Andrew Urbina (saxophones). Here, the group achieves a striking level of musical focus and intricacy, yet there is a pervasive sense of abandon, of tilted-headedness... dark sonic hues, polychords, and simmering anti-swing never felt so good. Coyle wrote the bulk of the music for this release, but the compositional voices of Hirlinger ("Snapshot" and "One Tall") and Stabinsky ("23rd on 87th") also ring loud and take the band down dangerous roads. Urbina lends his crystalline tone and daring improvisation, and allows the group to reach a deeper, more guttural expression. The album ends with a screaming invitation, an open house, and a celebration of the wild-self. Enjoy the ride, and may whatever you hear be true.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Chris Coyle - Mianimal (5:21)
1.02 - Chris Coyle - Snapshot for Reuel (4:27)
1.03 - Chris Coyle - 23rd on 87th (6:07)
1.04 - Chris Coyle - Out the Shadows (5:11)
1.05 - Chris Coyle - Not in My Haus (5:11)
1.06 - Chris Coyle - One Tall One Short (6:01)
1.07 - Chris Coyle - Open Haus (3:51)