Review

Michael Janisch – Purpose Built (Whirlwind)

This solo album by bassist Michael Janisch is a hard album to review because I have no reference points to give you. It almost does the impossible by being unique.

It’s not inaccessible so don’t let me mislead you, quite the contrary, each track is beautifully written, unique and completely contemporary in it’s own right. Janisch’s bass playing is (as expected) outstanding throughout and always to the fore and is backed by quite a who’s who on the modern Jazz scene.

This is a very satisfying CD and I urge you to purchase it. One of the best albums of the year.
Words SNOWBOY