Kirk Knuffke, Michael Bisio - For You I Don't Want To Go

2022 release

New York cornetist Kirk Knuffke has a warm gentle tone on his horn, even in the most free and improvised formats. His sound is deeply rooted in tradition, as we will see on the albums on review here, while at the same time fully at home in improvised settings. Some of his music would not match the profile of our blog because it is too mainstream, but today we will make an exception, and show several sides of this versatile musician. Regardless of the subgenre, his music is always vulnerable, with emotions laid bare for everyone to hear and share. There are no gimmicks, no tricks, no false wizardry, no playing for the gallery, no showing off, no electronics, no dubs ... the energy is all invested in sensitive beauty, authentic and warm and welcoming.

 By Stef Gijssels