Topped and tailed by the imperiously titled Silence in the Tempest, a swirl of exploratory playing, this set of tracks by Danish keyboardist and composer Schantz has an organic, suite-like flow.
Much of this is down to the synergy between Schantz, saxophonist Marius Neset and Phronesis drummer Anton Eger, his former bandmates in acclaimed Noughties trio JazzKamikaze.
Skilled enough to handle the complexity of Schantz’s compositions, soulful enough to interpret emotions ranging from tenderness to fury, the three recall the rocking electro groove of fusion greats Weather Report — sometimes, with their vintage synths and beat machines, overly so.
Still, there’s a compelling audacity in the way Godspeed builds and soars. Best listened to all at once, keeping an ear out for what Schantz does next.
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