Zenekar - Swirls (2026) [Hi-Res]

The debut album "Swirls" by the Zenekar quartet represents an eclectic fusion of classical instrumentation—including clarinet, accordion, double bass, and percussion—with a vast array of global cultural influences. Across ten compositions, the ensemble explores a synthesis of Hungarian academic traditions, African polyrhythms, Cuban folkloric forms such as contradanza and habanera, and Eastern modal systems. The record's musical palette spans from melancholic Argentine tango and Balkan funeral marches to high-energy experiments blending bebop, 1950s rock grooves, and drum-and-bass. The work is characterized by sophisticated improvisation, technical complexity, and a deliberate effort to construct atmospheric, cross-border sonic landscapes.

Tracklist:
1-1 Zenekar - Dark Waltz [4:40]
1-2 Zenekar - Native Gardenia [4:49]
1-3 Zenekar - Flat Five Jive [4:59]
1-4 Zenekar - Swirls [6:13]
1-5 Zenekar - Lament for a Holiday Tango [5:26]
1-6 Zenekar - Hemiola [4:30]
1-7 Zenekar - Byzantine [6:16]
1-8 Zenekar - October Rain Dance [4:06]
1-9 Zenekar - Dirge and Dance [5:17]
1-10 Zenekar - After the Bell Tolls [4:54]