World of Jazz 572

On this show the exciting group of four musicians collectively known as Esthesis Quartet.

They are Elsa Nilsson – flute, Dawn Clement – piano & vocal, Emma Dayhuff – bass, and , Tina Raymond – Drums. I am including music from their first two releases, and side projects from band members. This selection highlights an exceptional group who push the musical envelope to create an impressive new sound.

PLAYLIST

Show Intro 00:00

Esthesis Quartet “Blue Light” from Time Zones (ears&eyes) 00:54

Elsa Nilsson “Catching Droplets” from Atlas Of Sound – Coast Redwoods – 41°32’09.8″N 124°04’35.5″W (ears&eyes) 07:14

Esthesis Quartet “We Watch It All Burn” from Esthesis Quartet (Orenda) 11:18

Band of Pulses “Prevailing Winds” from Cycles of Formation (ears&eyes) 19:42

Esthesis Quartet “Brush Fire” from Time Zones (ears&eyes) 44:03

Esthesis Quartet “The Gardener” from Esthesis Quartet (Orenda) 51:44

Elsa Nilsson “Epicomic” from Atlas Of Sound – Coast Redwoods – 41°32’09.8″N 124°04’35.5″W (ears&eyes) 1:00:00

Esthesis Quartet “Finding What’s Lost” from Esthesis Quartet (Orenda) 1:09:55

Esthesis Quartet “First Light” from Time Zones (ears&eyes) 1:17:29

Dan Rosenboom, Jake Vossler, Tina Raymond “Hallucinations” from Trio Subliminal (Orenda) 1:25:17

SHOW NOTES

The concept for the quartet, rooted in mutual respect for each other’s musicianship and creativity, began during the first Covid lockdown. Geographically dispersed, they met via Zoom to share their compositions. From there, they experimented with recording pieces and free improvisations by remotely layering parts. As Covid waned and people began travelling again, Nilsson, Clement, and Dayhuff joined Raymond in Los Angeles to perform and record their music. From their first shared note, it was clear that they were a band. The use of

the word ESTHESIS in their name is poignant, as it means the elementary sensation of touch, which was something sorely lacking during the lockdown. Their first album, the eponymous Esthesis Quartet, was released in 2021

Esthesis Quartet – Esthesis Quartet (Orenda)

Esthesis Quartet – Time Zones (ears&eyes)

The concept for the quartet began during the first Covid lockdown. Geographically dispersed, they met via Zoom to share their compositions. From there, they experimented with recording pieces and free improvisations by remotely layering parts.

Although they live in different parts of the United States, the musicians who comprise Esthesis Quartet have found common ground in their love of improvised music and their willingness to take creative risks. On their newest album, Time Zones, the band once again pushes the musical envelope with seven original compositions that explore a range of concepts and moods.