“very open-minded attitude, incorporating various ethnic sounds with a jazz and fusion background. There is a darker atmosphere and theatrical energy. Both of these artists have composed for…
“The musical expressiveness reached on Dual Nature,Aetolia, Interface, Moon Elegy is beyond words as the rhythm and harmony swim in your ears, the performing melodies of a multicultural musical process do the rest with a guitar brilliantly played by GiorgosTabakis who keeps the listener tuned in while the clarinet played by Rebecca Trescher follows the dialogue of innovative musical expressions leading to dark notes but maintaining the pleasant-sounding in balance.”
“The music of the duo is characterized by the distinctive language and expressiveness of each one of them. It‘s an exciting even magical mix of European jazz with classical music spiced up by traditional Greek flavors. The folk parts are quite strong. In the opening “Dual nature“, immersion and dance passages alternate with human joy and the heaviness of existence. Both of the protagonists play with the theme, throw it in the in air and push it to the ground.”
“A very well-matched duality, as you will hear and a remarkably fine starting point if the bass clarinet is new to your ear. It’s gorgeous.”
“A moody lyricism is the engine that drives this recording, and that foundation allows plenty of room for passages of deep contemplation and sudden, thrilling bursts of flight.”
“The album opener, the title track itself, is a really effective intro because it immediately sets a tone for the entire record, allowing the audience to familiarize themselves with Tabakis’ concept. The song “Interface” is one of the highlights on the LP. The arrangement is strong, and the performance of these musicians is just as powerful, perfectly supporting the compositional merits of the music. “Dawn Day Dusk” is another fantastic track, which acts as a wonderful compendium of all the skills, artistry, and songwriting mastery that went into the making of this release.”