Over The Wall by Pny Quintet, released 19 April 2024.
This version of Over The Wall comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded by [...] on February 20, 2022 at Studio Sextan, Malakoff, France
Six panels Digipak including notes in English on inner panels.
Made in France
"Over The Wall" is an adventurous CD release by the Pny Quintet, issued by the boundary-pushing jazz and improvised-music label Rogue Art. Rooted in contemporary jazz language yet open to free improvisation and sound exploration, the album offers a series of pieces that often unfold slowly, building tension through interaction, dynamics, and timbral contrasts rather than through predictable song forms. Listeners can expect spacious passages, intense collective climaxes, and subtle shifts in mood that reward attentive, repeated listening. The recording captures the intimacy and immediacy of a chamber-like ensemble, allowing each instrument to be heard clearly within a finely balanced acoustic space.
Musically, "Over The Wall" reflects a strong focus on group interplay. Themes often appear as fragments or motifs that are developed collectively, rather than as fixed melodies with conventional solos. The Pny Quintet uses silence, texture and contrast as compositional tools: fragile, almost whispered sections can suddenly tilt into dense, expressive episodes, while rhythmic ideas move freely between members instead of being tied to a traditional groove. This makes the CD particularly appealing to listeners who appreciate modern jazz, free improvisation, and European creative music.
The Pny Quintet is a contemporary jazz and improvisation ensemble that places collective creation at the center of its work. Rather than showcasing individual virtuosity alone, the group emphasizes listening, responsiveness, and subtle shifts in color. The musicians are active in the current creative-music scene and share a background in modern jazz, free improvisation and experimental chamber music, which shapes the distinctive sound of the quintet. Their performances are characterized by a strong narrative arc, dynamic range and an ability to move seamlessly between lyrical passages and abstract soundscapes.
Rogue Art, the label behind this release, is known for its carefully curated catalog of contemporary jazz and improvised music. Based in Europe, it has built a reputation for high-quality recordings that document both established innovators and emerging voices on the international scene. Rogue Art places particular emphasis on artistic freedom, long-form projects and detailed recording quality, often presenting music that lies beyond the mainstream yet sets important artistic benchmarks. Collectors and connoisseurs of avant-garde jazz and creative music value Rogue Art releases for their consistency, distinctive design and strong artistic vision.
Modern
32.382
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 982- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.397- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 798- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
