The theme of Leonardas Pilkauskas' latest work, the album "How Deep Is Her Voice," is the human voice as the most beautiful instrument in the universe and a reflection of a unique self. However, the concept is implemented differently than one might anticipate, using more imagination than the straightforward method of showcasing beautiful voices.
The album's central theme is the voice. Only 50 percent of the album's songs have vocals, though. Vilija Matačiūnaitė, Egidija Mačiulytė, Egle Petrošiūtė or Gintarė Skerytė are not given a clear, evident pedestal or encouragement to display a broader technical arsenal, range, or strength by the composer. L. Pilkauskas, relying on the vocal magic, emphasizes the very participation of the voice as well as the distinctive color and vitality of the singer as a valuable and reassuring suggestion of music.
2. Last forever
Vilija Matačiūnaitė - voice, Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Jievaras Jasinskis - trombone, Dominykas Vyšniauskas - trumpet, Tomas Botyrius - tenor sax, Paulius Volkovas - guitar, Rodrigo Caceres - el. bass, Domantas Razmus - drums
3. The real Tango in Jazz
Egidija Mačiulytė - voice, Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Tomas Dičiūnas - piano, Paulius Volkovas - guitar, Gediminas Stepanavičius - doublebass, Augustas Baronas - drums
4. Thursday
Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Tomas Dičiūnas - piano, Gediminas Stepanavičius - doublebass, Augustas Baronas - drums
5. The Mastermind of Procrastinator
Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Tomas Dičiūnas - piano, Paulius Volkovas - guitar, Gediminas Stepanavičius - doublebass, Domantas Razmus - drums
6. Tango major Jazz minor
Egidija Mačiulytė - voice, Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Tomas Dičiūnas - piano, Paulius Volkovas - guitar, Gediminas Stepanavičius - doublebass, Domantas Razmus - drums
7. Turn it around
Eglė Petrošiūtė - voice, Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Jievaras Jasinskis - trombone, Dominykas Vyšniauskas - trumpet, Tomas Botyrius - tenor sax, Paulius Volkovas - guitar, Denis Murašov - doublebass, Domantas Razmus - drums
10. Radio tune
Leonardas Pilkauskas - alto sax, Tomas Dičiūnas - piano, Paulius Volkovas - guitar, Gediminas Stepanavičius - doublebass, Domantas Razmus - drums
credits
released July 4, 2022
Recorded by Justinas Ladyga (at studio Plokštelinė), additional recordings by Leonardas Pilkauskas and Paulius Volkovas, Mixed by Vytautas Bedalis, Mastered by Arūnas Zujus, Photo by Justina Šikšnelytė, artwork by Inese Verebe, Produced by Leonardas pilkauskas
Leonardas Pilkauskas – saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, band-leader. Graduated 2012 in Amsterdam Conservatory Master degree though active jazz artist since year 2006.
A collection of jazz standards from this Chicago artist recalls the genre’s swing era, with waltzing rhythms and skipping guitars. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 12, 2021