Riaz Khabirpour - Pocket Radio (2018) [Hi-Res]

Pocket Radio is an album by guitarist Riaz Khabirpour, performed with his quartet. The title references his childhood memories of listening to music through a pocket radio, which inspired him to become part of the music world. All compositions are written by Khabirpour, with the melodic core shaped by the interplay between his guitar, enhanced by various effects, and the tenor saxophone of Matthew Halpin (or Benedikt Jäckle in later lineups). The music features intricate improvisations, blending intellectual sophistication with emotional depth and subtle microtonal nuances in the combined sound of guitar and saxophone. The rhythm section, with bassist Matthias Akeo Nowak and drummer Leif Berger (or Oliver Rehmann in later versions), provides a tight harmonic and rhythmic foundation, enabling expansive improvisational freedom. The album reflects a stylistic openness, drawing on the diverse musical influences Khabirpour absorbed in his youth.

Tracklist:
1-1 Riaz Khabirpour - Shave Your Beard [6:17]
1-2 Riaz Khabirpour - Glacier [7:02]
1-3 Riaz Khabirpour - Szene am Fluss [6:52]
1-4 Riaz Khabirpour - Immerse [7:59]
1-5 Riaz Khabirpour - Zwei Meere [5:18]
1-6 Riaz Khabirpour - Pocket Radio [8:46]
1-7 Riaz Khabirpour - Winter [9:36]
1-8 Riaz Khabirpour - D Pedal [5:41]
1-9 Riaz Khabirpour - Patience [4:57]