Anna Webber (saxophone, flute, compositions), Adam O’Farrill (trumpet), Mariel Roberts Musa (cello), Elias Stemeseder (synthesizer), Lesley Mok (drums)
Shimmer Wince is quintet led by saxophonist, flutist, and composer Anna Webber. Featuring Adam O’Farrill on trumpet, Mariel Roberts Musa on cello, Elias Stemeseder on synthesizer, and Lesley Mok on drums, the music for this ensemble explores the applications of Just Intonation in a jazz/improvised context, including its intersections with rhythm and groove. Just Intonation, or JI, is an ancient tuning system based on the natural harmonics and resonances of notes and, for Webber, represents for a continuation of her research into timbre and sound.
“Shimmer Wince stands as a monument to unbridled creativity; a demanding yet tightly woven body of work where the musicians play with and against each other, exploring new directions with both rigor and ingenuity. Despite all the intricacies associated, Webber never loses her compositional and artistic identity.” - Felipe Freitas, The Jazz Trail (4 stars)