Secret Exit to Another Dimension

The bassist has a real talent for creating modern works that balance expertly between new and old-school forms of expression...deeply melodic forays and from-the-heart blues occupy the same space, unconflicted.
Bird is the Worm

Antwerp bassist, Piet Verbist, has been a central figure in the Belgian jazz scene for decades. With his fifth album on Origin, Verbist turns to the guitar trio format and rekindles his long-time connection with guitarist Hendrik Braeckman, a regular with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and a fellow force in modern jazz circles. Along with the creative interplay from drummer Lionel Beuvens, the trio unravels an intimate set of originals - along with Charlie Parker's "Cheryl" and Monk's "Pannonica" - building broad atmospheres of color, groove and mood.

"Verbist's compositions...give compelling testimony to the ways musical friendships can last a lifetime—and how serendipity, inspiration, and a deep dedication to the music can create a spark when friends' paths do eventually cross."
DownBeat

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Track Listing

1. The Other Side 3:53
2. A Noble Trice 3:54
3. Map Map 7:27
4. Cheryl 4:19
5. In Peace With Gravity 7:49
6. Bridge House 6:26
7. Secret Exit 4:05
8. Pannonica 4:45
9. Ji Ha 5:14
10. Minikin Milan 6:12

(1,2,5,7,10) by Piet Verbist
(3,9) by Hendrik Braeckman
(4) by Charlie Parker
(6) by Lionel Beuvens
(8) by Thelonious Monk

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