American-Japanese guitarist Aki Ishiguro, German bassist
Peter Schwebs and Chilean drummer Rodrigo Recabarren recorded their
debut album MURAL in March of 2015 at Systems Two in Brooklyn, New
York.
MURAL is a collective group made of three rising jazz stars in New
York. The band showcases each members' virtuosic instrumental skills as
well as their refined compositions. Subtle influences of European
classical music, Japanese folk, and South American rhythms are just one
the culmination of the multiple nationalities and cultures represented
in the trio. The group’s collaboration is apparent through their
balanced sound, wide dynamics, and seamless interaction. MURAL is truly a
band effort – a single instrument with three musicians.
The album features ten pieces including eight original compositions
and two standards. The original pieces are composed by members of
MURAL. Also featured are arrangements of standards Pure Imagination, the
theme song from the movie "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory"
(1971) and the Wayne Shorter composition Yes or No.
The members of MURAL found time to explore the trio medium even
before its inception. "We have known each other for many years through
different bands," says bassist Peter Schwebs. "But last year we finally
decided to turn our regular trio sessions into a proper band and record
an album."
