Eric Johnsen "Patience"

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Patience (Johnsen) Guitar, Voice: Aliéksey Vianna Piano: Noé Secula The title of this guitar/piano duet largely speaks for itself: pressing on when obstacles abound, and success eludes. Over the course of years, the production of this music took Eric through this quagmire on several occasions. In the end patience – and steadfast determination – won out. This piece represents a humble testimonial for any artist who must find their own way through the storms they confront and perhaps create. Taking up harmonically where The Dreamers leaves off, Patience is strictly written, except for a guitar/voice improvisation during the middle section (atempo), and an extended piano improvisation at the end. Eric Johnsen’s Liminality seeks to explore liminal spaces: that space at the threshold of profound change; the state of suspension between the death of what was, and the birth of what will be -- or could be.Combining an improvisational chamber ensemble with strings, Liminality weaves together jazz, fusion, and world beats with chamber and orchestral elements. The music ranges from strictly composed to purely improvisational. Textures range from the power of the full ensemble with chamber string orchestra to the delicacies of solo and duet performances. At times the music floats in ethereal spaces; at other times it is rhythmically driving, anchored by American, Indian, and Afro-Cuban influences. All music composed and produced by Eric Johnsen. For more info: http://ericjohnsen.com