Ascent, by Pablo Held

Ascent

by Pablo Held

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dr. reckefuss Few pianist have studied the leading jazz guitarists of recent decades (Scofield, Towner, Frisell, Holdsworth, Monder et al.) as intesively as Pablo Held. On this basis one of the hottest jazz guitarists today was chosen to join the trio (a hot seat so to speak). An excellent record is the result: Poem #6 features an incredible level of band interaction and fantastic solos. Ascent also stands out with its post Weather Reportish magical middle section. My fav jazz record this year. Favorite track: Poem #6.

heyjazz1 Magnificent! Truly inspired and unique!

Michael Groncki Pablo Held together with Nelson Veras. Awesome.

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1.	Unlocking Mechanism 05:13	buy track
2.	Dikkedeo 04:16	buy track
3.	Poem #6 05:12	buy track
4.	Forest Spirits 06:51	buy track
5.	Ascent 06:58	buy track
6.	Seizing 04:14	buy track
7.	Musica Callada #24 08:09	buy track
8.	Excerpt from Piano Concerto #4 04:47	buy track
9.	52nd Street Theme 01:06	buy track

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Pablo Held’s new album, Ascent, his second for Edition Records, is a collaboration between his long-running trio (with bassist, Robert Landfermann and drummer, Jonas Burgwinkel) and the great Brazilian guitarist Nelson Veras. Regarded as one of the most talented and adventurous pianists and improvisors in Europe, Pablo Held is building a formidable reputation, not only as a pianist of outstanding ability but also for his considerable musicality, energy and risk-taking. Ascent is highly anticipated new album, following their 10th album Investigations, praised internationally for its remarkable quality, deep communication and lyrical elegance, prompting All About Jazz to describe the group as “a world-class trio of exceptional talent”. The new album is a deeply satisfying fusion of the powerful and expressive music associated with Pablo Held’s trio and the fluid invention of Nelson Veras’s guitar stylings.

Pablo Held - piano
Robert Landfermann - bass
Jonas Burgwinkel - drums
Nelson Veras - guitar

Veronika Morscher - voice (on Forest Spirits & Ascent)
Jeremy Viner - clarinets (on Forest Spirits & 52nd Street Theme)

Track 3 written by Peter Held, track 7 by Federico Mompou, track 8 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, track 9 by Thelonious Monk. All other tracks by Pablo Held.

TOTAL TIME 46.53

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released February 7, 2020

Produced by Pablo Held

Nelson Veras plays Savarez Strings and would like to thank Luka Zaletelj Guitars

Produced by Pablo Held
Recorded at Riverside Studios Cologne, June 25th-27th 2019
Mixed by Oliver Bergner
Recorded by Oliver Bergner
Mastered by Rob Griffin & Harold LaRue

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Pablo Held Cologne, Germany

• German improvising pianist & composer

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Tübingen, Germany

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