Yelena Eckemoff

Flying Steps

  • Artist

    YELENA ECKEMOFF (piano & compositions) DAREK OLEZSKIEWICZ (double bass) PETER ERSKINE (drums)

  • Released

    December 14, 2010

  • Genre

    Jazz

The brilliant new release from pianist/composer Yelena Eckemoff titled “Flying Steps” is a musical excursion with one of the most captivating composers of today. Eckemoff is joined here by the great Peter Erskine on drums, and Darek Oleszkiewicz on bass. This release is the third installment of a trio of recordings recently released by Eckemoff. Her first two “Cold Sun” and “Grass Catching Wind” both received worldwide critical acclaim. “Flying Steps” is a very personal journey for Eckemoff. Selections such as “For Harry,” “Tears Will Come,” and “Tomorrow” which are inspired by her personal relationships, to her inner self which is featured in “Isolated.” Yelena Eckemoff is music for listening. The intricacies and passion for which this music is presented will have you asking “when is the fourth installment.

Press Release by Chris DiGiloramo

Grass Catching the Wind

  • Artist

    YELENA ECKEMOFF (piano & compositions) MADS VINDING (double bass) MORTEN LUND (drums)

  • Released

    July 26, 2010

  • Genre

    Jazz

Here’s a disc that’s going to be a pleasant surprise. Russian-born Yelena Eckemoff is a classically trained pianist who’s put out a couple of impressive releases in that genre. On this release, she delves into jazz, and demonstrates a completely original sound; no Tyner, Jarrett, Hancock etc. A few hints of the Romantics like Chopin and Schubert pop up once in a while, but it fits in well with this trio disc with Mads Vinding/b and Morten Lund/dr. The music itself is a 75+ minute musical journey through seasons, climates and geographies, with musical waxings and wanings creating a seamless sonic panorama. The music is intelligent without being pedantic, sophisticated without being sterile, creative without being indulgent, and sensitive without being desultory. Tunes bounce, weave, collide and open up as temperatures and musical barometric pressures change. The teamwork allows for soloing for all concerned. A surprise that will stand the test of time. Look for this one!

By George W. Harris for Jazz Weekly

Cold Sun

  • Artist

    YELENA ECKEMOFF (piano & compositions) MADS VINDING (double bass) PETER ERSKINE (drums)

  • Released

    April 12, 2010

  • Genre

    Jazz

The session paints sonar pictures of the lingering winter season. Eckemoff s original compositions converse with the incredible work of the celebrated Danish bassist Mads Vinding and are aided by Peter Erskine s drumming brilliance. Flawless interplay between these three fantastic musicians beholds a mutual understanding and concord on an exceedingly deep level. The margins between improvisation and composition in this refined music are almost indistinguishable; the structures are consistently complex, intricate and even epic. The music on Cold Sun flows genuinely and demonstrates not only the compositional talents of Eckemoff, but also the extraordinary interplay between the trio. Uniqueness of this striking music and the unsurpassed mastery of its performance make Cold Sun a stand out on the front row of the finest modern jazz and chamber records out today.

Press Release by Chris DiGirolamo/Two For the Show Media, June 25, 2010

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