Alister Spence | Gather (w/ Alister Spence Trio) | Album

Released on February 24, 2025, Gather is the first trio album in over seven years from Australian pianist-composer Alister Spence. The album features long-time collaborators Lloyd Swanton on double bass and Toby Hall on drums and glockenspiel. Critics have praised the album for its "wit and warmth," describing it as a masterful evolution of the piano trio format that balances structured composition with open, exploratory improvisation. Reviews highlight a mix of "majestic" themes, "pensive" ballads, and "aggressive, in-your-face" energy. The music is noted for its textures, ranging from "glistening" piano solos to "asymmetrical patterns" and the use of subtle samples.

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