The new album from the quartet led by one of jazz's innovators, drummer Andrew Cyrille, carries the story forward from the 2016 release The Declaration of Musical Independence, a recording which Down Beat hailed as an unabashed exploration into time, pulse space and atmosphere�ambitious yet simple, rich yet stripped-down, challenging yet infinitely satisfying.
Bill Frisell and Ben Street remain from the Declaration line-up with David Virelles taking the piano role. Each of the players has space for improvisational expression - and Frisell and Virelles also contribute material - but it is Cyrille's communicative sensibility and what the New York Times called his watchful, flowing pulse that guides the band.
Andrew Cyrille: drums
Bill Frisell: guitar
David Virelles: piano / synthesizer
Ben Street: double bass
Press:
Quiet, this News may be - but it's right up there among ECM Records' entrancing understatements. - **** The Guardian
Cyrille's often painterly textural invention has always been outstanding, and here he shows a consummate command of low tempo on daringly spacious, sparse material where he chooses every strike of snare or crash of ride cymbal with the utmost care. - **** Jazzwise (Editor's Choice)
The American drummer brings subtle strokes and a light touch to a new album... Although Frisell is the defining voice, Virelles' tonal palette adds contrast, depth and is the lead voice on two pieces of his own. Incienso showcases his subtle, dark-toned pianist's touch and Dance of the Nuances, co-composed with Cyrille, his control of synthesised sound. - **** Financial Times
It's great to hear this quartet explore the music they make in such an open and expansive way. As a leader, Andrew Cyrille certainly seems to bring out the best elements of the musicians he chooses to work with, and the inspired performances on The News make it a worthy addition to anyone's ECM collection. - **** UK Vibe
