Acclaimed modern jazz ensemble Convergence returns with Reckless Meter, a powerful new live album out December 5, 2025 on Capri Records. The release captures the group’s trademark blend of artistry, virtuosity, and fearless spontaneity—a vivid snapshot of one of Colorado’s most enduring and inventive jazz bands.
Contagious energy and deep musical chemistry have defined Convergence for more than three decades, and Reckless Meter bottles that spirit with striking clarity. Recorded live with an audience fully in the mix, the album delivers the heat, nuance, and quicksilver interplay that make the ensemble a cornerstone of the region’s jazz scene. “We wanted to make a record that felt alive, and what better way than with an audience right there in the room with us?” says drummer Paul Romaine. “You can feel that energy in every track.”
Featuring Eric Gunnison (piano), Greg Gisbert (trumpet/flugelhorn), John Gunther (saxophones), Mark Patterson (trombone), Mark Simon (bass), and Paul Romaine (drums), the album highlights original compositions performed with the boldness and trust earned from years of shared exploration. Engineered and mixed by the celebrated team at Mighty Fine Productions, the recording balances pristine audio quality with the raw immediacy of a club set unfolding in real time.
The album’s title speaks to Convergence’s fearless relationship with time, form, and improvisation. The opening track “Big Boot” bursts with sassy horns, driving momentum, and showstopping solos. “Springaling” channels a contagious urgency, while “Margaret Clara” brings breezy warmth and lyrical horn writing. Across “One or Not One,” “Master Jake,” “Cauldron,” and “Coyote Moon,” the band’s command is unmistakable—soaring horns, scintillating piano, and a rhythm section as grounded as it is adventurous. The title track closes the album with a tour-de-force display of ensemble precision and sheer joy.
“This band has always been about connection—with each other, with the audience, and with the music itself,” says Gunnison. “Convergence is more than a name; it’s how we approach everything we do.” With tightly woven grooves, expansive harmonic exploration, and a sound both rooted and forward-leaning, Reckless Meter stands as a vibrant testament to the band’s ongoing evolution.
Convergence – Reckless Meter
Capri Records – Catalog Number 74174-2
Recorded April 7, 2019
No comments:
Post a Comment