Ruiqi Wang (王睿琪) — Subduing The Silence

Out: October 27th, 2023 on Orchard of Pomegranates (CD/DL)
Genres: Vocal Jazz, Free Jazz, Experimental
RIYL: Annette Peacock, Sidsel Endresen, Cymin Samawatie, Theo Bleckmann, Jay Clayton

RUIQI WANG — WEB | VIDEO EPK
ORCHARD OF POMEGRANATES — WEB | BANDCAMP

Subduing the Silence by Ruiqi Wang (pronounced “ray-chee wong”) is one of those striking debuts that might just seem to have materialized out of the clear blue. Slated for release on celebrated Montréal musician Ayelet Rose Gottlieb‘s new imprint Orchard of Pomegranates, it weaves spacious, abstract vocal jazz, contemporary chamber music and even elements of Chinese traditions into an unusual, seamless whole.  Flanked by Mili Hong‘s drumming, bassist Summer Kodama and pianist Stephanie Urquhart her brilliant, all-female cast of musicians also includes arrangements that feature the Boston-based string quartet, Craft Ensemble. This singular recording fits a wealth of ideas into its 36 minutes, without ever losing its sharp focus. Wang’s nimble singing and deft, thoughtful arrangements—enlivened by the sensitivity and versatility of her of collaborators—display a maturity and vision that eludes even some seasoned musicians.

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