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Release Date: 25 July 2025
Label: Discus Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5051078020228
Genres: Jazz
Description
This trio's members are three of the UK's most experienced and in-demand improvising musicians - saxophonist Rachel Musson, pianist Pat Thomas and drummer Mark Sanders. The music on this album consists of one 46 min improvisation which evolves through a series of episodes, some burning and intense, others gentle and thoughtful. The music moves seamlessly between the different moods breaking down at times into solo and duo passages. The result is a totally cohesive and rich piece of music that comes out of the careful listening to each other of the trio and their reactions.
The name Shifa, healing, was suggested by band member Pat Thomas to reflect the trust between the three musicians and the way that they listen and respond to what the others are doing. It also captures the pleasure given to audiences from the resulting music.
Rachel Musson: tenor saxophone
Pat Thomas: piano
Mark Sanders: drums & percussion
Tracklisting
Army Of Briars
Keith Tippett & Matthew Bourne
Laura Jurd & Paul Dunmall
Theo May's Odd Unit
Charlotte Keeffe
Ron Caines / Martin Archer Axis
Keith & Julie Tippett - Couple In Spirit
Lifeline
Pieces Of A Dream
Lifeline
Shifa
Theo Travis
Rosa Passos
Peter Vuust Quartet
Jens Duppe
Amir Bresler & Nitai Hershkovits
