Pigments

"The collaboration here is a progression for both artists. Zahn is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and arranger who often cites the ECM label and Mark Hollis' self-titled solo album, inspirations that are as evident as ever on Pigments, particularly with its foundation in near-minimalist chamber jazz, and a sense that Zahn relates to Hollis' philosophy of "Don't play one note unless you've got a reason" ... Richard is not so much the primary voice as she is part of an ensemble, sharing the lead role with many of the eight players ... Still, each appearance she makes is halting and deeply felt. Everything provided and guided by her partner coalesces into a quietly powerful flowing sequence. Pigments is not necessarily built for movement, but it's as moving as any of Richard's previous output. No other album is quite like it".

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"Setting Dawn Richard's agile voice against Spencer Zahn's lush chamber arrangements, the two musicians push each other into an atmospheric zone that's new for both".

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"A unique fusion of ambient music and torch-song, featuring New Orleans R&B singer Dawn Richard and New York-based bassist, producer and composer Spencer Zahn. Zahn provides blissful, arrhythmic, aqueous soundscapes - laced with cello drones, reverb-drenched bleeps and astral jazz woodwind flourishes - while Richard sings haunting, soulful melodies on roughly half the tracks ... [Her] voice slowly becomes an instrument that blends into this song cycle, creating a blissful spiritual balm".