Out now at We Jazz Helsinki: Divr “Is This Water”

The Swiss trio divr debuts on We Jazz with their new album “Is This Water”.

divr is Philipp Eden on keys, Jonas Ruther on drums and Raphael Walser on bass, and they play largely acoustic improvisations which loop without ever quite repeating.

Their music is elegant in its intricacy while covering a wide dynamic range. Opener “As Of Now” begins with languid chords on the piano, bass and drums skimming over the surface offered by Eden. Later comes a rush of energy, the piano briefly switching into more jagged terrain before peeling back. From there the album journeys through different intensities, rising and falling in smooth arcs as if you’re hearing their conversation move from gentle pleasantries to more heated discussions.

“Is this Water” presents a band who’s heading into a direction of their own, crafting pieces out of improvising together and tapping into a natural brand of instant composition. Nicholls’ edits and post production give the music another layer, one drawing from field recordings and layered textural ideas. Together, the elements form a sound that feels personal, organic and forward-reaching at the same time.

“Is This Water” is available as LP + CD.

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