André Canniere - Coalescence (2013)

"One of the great challenges in composing instrumental music is finding ways to connect to a specific subject or concept, much like you would with a song containing lyrics."
- Andre Canniere

Coalescence (defined as "the union of diverse things into one body or form") is the latest solo album from trumpeter, composer & bandleader Andre Canniere, an American who's currently based in London. This album is Canniere's second release for Whirlwind and follows his critically acclaimed Forward Space, which received no less than a 5-star review from The Guardian as well as being called "one of the best debuts in a long time" by Jazzwise Magazine.

Coalescence builds from its predecessor from the first note, demonstrating Canniere's composing prowess as one of the premier writers of his generation; he sets aside any concern of genre limitations while fusing a wide musical palette into an inspired, unified statement. Canniere has also employed his regular band on the recording: pianist Ivo Neame, guitarist Hannes Riepler, bassist Ryan Trebilcock and drummer Jon Scott. The result of their touring over the past year is evident.

Canniere is as skilled on trumpet as he is as a composer. Listen in as he changes tones, timbres and attack at the blink of an eye, evoking different emotions and directions within the music, just as his compositions sometimes morph unexpectedly from section to section yet never losing focus. He's a craftsman at work who's developing an exciting and singular vision of music.

Andre Canniere - trumpet
Ivo Neame - piano, accordion
Hannes Riepler - guitar
Ryan Trebilcock - double bass
Jon Scott - drums