David Chesky - Jazz in the New Harmonic: Primal Scream (2015)

Once again pianist/composer David Chesky courts a dark, masterful muse on this second recording by his Jazz in the New Harmonic quintet. The noirish atmosphere prevails from his first dissonant stabs at the keyboard with cool solos from veteran jazz artists Javon Jackson and Jeremy Pelt, while Peter Washington and Billy Drummond lock down the time. This is a different kind of cool jazz, one that grooves along steadily. Close your eyes and you can feel the pulse of the New York streets colliding with 21st century ethereal classical harmony.

Part of the Chesky Binaural + Series, all recorded with a single microphone, the band appears right before you with this spacious, lush and multi-dimensional recording. Now headphone users will hear the same three-dimensional sound and imaging as audiophiles have for the past 25 years with Chesky Recordings. Also these new Binaural+ Series albums capture even more spatial realism for the home audiophile market, bringing you one step closer to the actual event. You will hear some of the most natural and pure cool jazz ever recorded.

Tracklist:

1. Check Point Charlie
2. Cultural Treason
3. Quiet Desperation
4. Kill The Philharmonic
5. Primal Scream
6. Isolation
7. Sleepless in New York

Personnel:

David Chesky - piano
Javon Jackson - tenor saxophone, clarinet
Jeremey Pelt - trumpet
Peter Washington - bass
Billy Drummond - drums