Shift by MaxSax
For Tini Thomsen, a musical life without exploration, innovation and a constant broadening of her artistic horizons is unthinkable. The baritone saxophonist and composer constantly seeks new expressive possibilities, forms and fields of activity.
With Shift, the third album from Tini’s MaxSax, the raw energy of its two predecessors gives way to a more nuanced and temperate aesthetic focusing on strong contrasts while leaving the immense power of the music intact.
This is a courageous album of innovative and imaginative compositions with a highly original sound.
Tracklist
| 1. | King of Diamonds | 8:07 |
| 2. | Shift | 6:33 |
| 3. | The Gospel tune | 5:13 |
| 4. | Little Lily's Shoes | 4:04 |
| 5. | Happy Segment Day | 5:43 |
| 6. | Planet Funk | 1:40 |
| 7. | Big Boys | 5:46 |
| 8. | Bitter Sweet Harmony | 5:04 |
| 9. | Petal #6 | 2:09 |
| 10. | Walk | 4:33 |
Credits
Tini Thomsen: Baritone Saxophone Nigel Hitchcock: Alto Saxophone Tom Trapp: Guitar
Mark Haanstra: Bass
Joost Kroon: Drums
Guest: Miles Bould: Percussion on Track 8
Recorded by
Stephan van Wylick at Tonstudio Fattoria Musica 2/3.7.2018
Edits by
Joost Kroon
Mixed by:
Ronald Trijber
Mastered by
Dennis Blackham at Skye Mastering
Cover photo and artwork by
Gerhard Kuehne Vertrieb: Nova
License
All rights reserved.
When not writing and performing with Q4, baritone saxophonist Tini Thomsen is the leader of her own highly successful quintet MaxSax. She has worked with illustrious musicians such as Dr John, Incognito, Nils Landgren and German Rap star Cro. Tini was also a member of the briefly revived famous saxophone quartet 'itchy Fingers'. In 2015 she received the IB.SH Jazz award at Jazz Baltica Festival.