Linae

Linae

Almeida + Pinheiro + Furtado

"Linae" is the result of two recording sessions at Timbuktu Studio in Lisbon, which took place on May 8th and 9th, 2022. João Almeida's trumpet playing, Rodrigo Pinheiro's piano, and Vasco Furtado's drumming come together to form a trio that slowly develops ideas and balances between quiet moods and energetic moments. This dynamic trio explores the unique musical interplay and demonstrates their ability to fill the gap typically left by the absence of a bass player. The music draws influences from Jazz and contemporary music, showcasing the musicians' musical versatility and creativity in this genre-defying work.

Musicians

João Almeida (trumpet)
Rodrigo Pinheiro (piano)
Vasco Furtado (drums)

Credits

Recorded on the 9th of May 2022 at Timbuktu Studios, Lisbon
Mixed and Mastered by Rodrigo Pinheiro
Cover illustration by Madalena Matoso
Production by Vasco Furtado and Rodrigo Pinheiro
Executive Production by Phonogram Unit
All music by João Almeida, Rodrigo Pinheiro and Vasco Furtado
Released on the 3rd of February 2023

Release date
Feb. 3, 2023
Label
Phonogram Unit - PU14DI
Disc format
Digital download

Reviews

Linae , from the trio João Almeida, Rodrigo Pinheiro and Vasco Furtado is a trio that swings between eruptive moments and more introspective passages. The trumpet, piano, drums configuration is quite unusual but exudes a certain charm. The stamps go together wonderfully. The swift and very direct playing of the trumpeter finds an ideal counterpoint in Pinheiro's versatile piano. The absence of a double bass is compensated by the formidable left hand of the pianist who searches the harmonies. Furtado is, as usual, always fair, stepping aside in places, leaving the field open to his companions to better emerge and accompany, at other times, their proposals. Here too a very nice meeting.

In the beautiful “Desvio Padrão”, with a demure atmosphere, Almeida's clear trumpet proposes melodic fragments that soon fade away to later transform into something different, supported by the serene lines of the piano and the drums, always pregnant with details, a statement that gradually disappears. unveiling and gaining body. “Roar”, perhaps the pinnacle of the album, exudes a Milesian scent, both for its melodic sophistication and for the dialogues between trumpet and piano, spurred on at every moment by the drums, which seem to intend to pull the piece in another direction. “Pyroclastic” is serenely introduced by the piano, until the entry of the other instruments, with the agitation rising from a lively three-way interaction. Everything settles down again in the final section, with a repetitive motif exposed by the piano. [...] “Linae” is a demanding yet immensely rewarding album.