{"product_id":"the-circling-sun-spirits","title":"THE CIRCLING SUN - SPIRITS","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand’s jazz luminaries have assembled to form an all-star cluster:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Circling Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. Channeling spiritual\/modal jazz and Latin rhythms, they simultaneously reference the greats such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Ra, Pharoah Sanders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice Coltrane,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile maintaining a fresh perspective on ensemble dynamics. Perhaps the group’s name is no coincidence - each instrument seems to be in orbit around the concept of symbiotic synergy - and everyone is given equal space to shine; from a psychedelic Korg, to a delirious saxophone or the gentle ripples of a harp. There’s a huge array of keyboards, skillfully manned by the likes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuy Harrison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCory Champion (Clear Path Ensemble),\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a standout acoustic piano solo by Harrison on “Plume”. Not to be outshone, the wind section delivers ecstatic saxophone riffs , fluttering flutes and solid horn choruses throughout. Meanwhile, providing vital foundational support are the percussion (Soundway alumnus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulien\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyne\u003c\/strong\u003e), vibraphone, acoustic bass and full choir arranged by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Hunter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a testament to their harmonious relationship and skill that this debut album instantly sounds like a classic from a group that might have been together a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-iCfMLu cBffTQ sc-fydGpi kDmlJa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-igXgud cukcjn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBones \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKohan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeneer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirits (Part 2) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBliss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlume \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Volcanic Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52933253595436,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3947\/9852\/files\/CirclingSun.jpg?v=1776568395","url":"https:\/\/volcanicvinyl.co.nz\/products\/the-circling-sun-spirits","provider":"Volcanic Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}