Red Trio & Celebration Band
Suite 10 Years Anniversary (2cd)
The RED Trio, one of Portugal's leading improvising ensembles since 2008, celebrates their decade-long journey with this double-disc album featuring collaborators like John Butcher and Mattias Ståhl. Known for their egalitarian interplay, pianist Rodrigo Pinheiro, bassist Hernâni Faustino, and drummer Gabriel Ferrandini craft a rich tapestry of improvisation with a rotating cast of musicians. Each track showcases a different combination of players, blending electronics, strings, and brass into dynamic, unpredictable arrangements. Highlights include Faustino's 'Ditirambo,' an episodic masterpiece, and Ferrandini's 'Mais Vale,' a haunting exploration of composition and noise.