Attic & Eve Risser
La Grande Crue
'La Grande Crue'is a evocative CD release on NoBusiness, it captures a dynamic improvisational session recorded in Lisbon. This collaboration brings together Rodrigo Amado on tenor saxophone, Gonçalo Almeida on double bass, Onno Govaert on drums, and the innovative Eve Risser on piano. The recording, held at Timbuktu Studios on July 31st, 2023, merges powerful, spontaneous soundscapes that explore the full tonal and textural range of the quartet.Expertly mixed by Joaquim Monte and Rodrigo Amado and mastered by David Zuchowski, the album embodies both clarity and depth, allowing each musician's contribution to shine. The artwork is a distinctive element, featuring Manuel Amado's paintings from his series 'La Grande Crue' (translated as 'The Great Flood'), alongside a reflective poem by Nuno Júdice from Jeu de Reflets. With design by Amado himself, the CD is an aesthetic experience that complements the music's raw, expressive quality.