{"product_id":"the-sorcerer","title":"The Sorcerer","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of a solo EP released in early 2021, Franco-American jazz pianist \u003cstrong\u003eTom Sochas\u003c\/strong\u003e, previously known for his work with London staple Phoenician Blinds, releases his debut album \u003cem\u003eThe Sorcerer\u003c\/em\u003e. This album introduces Tom's new trio with Greek bassist Thodoris Ziarkas and British drummer Olly Sarkar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe record is very much an ode to story-telling, to ancient myths and tales, presenting itself as a present-day reimagining of a classic character. The album follows a linear storyline through which \u003cstrong\u003eTom Sochas\u003c\/strong\u003e blends his love of hard-hitting post-bop and his passion for western classical repertoire to create an atmosphere rich in risk and solace. His playing is confident and understated, ranging from Monk-ish lyricism such as in \"\u003cem\u003eI Don't Care\u003c\/em\u003e\", to delicate melodies and counterpoint imbued with classical vocabulary, as heard in \"\u003cem\u003ePrologue\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the outset, the trio's sound is enhanced by the use of subtle analog electronics, coloring the palette with shadowy textures. \u003cstrong\u003eOlly Sarkar\u003c\/strong\u003e's artful use of space, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eThodoris Ziarkas\u003c\/strong\u003e's avant-garde bass escapisms, make for a winning combination and add to the trio's originality. The album also features punctual interventions by long-time collaborators \u003cstrong\u003eJulian Knapp\u003c\/strong\u003e on saxophone and \u003cstrong\u003eLaurie Carpenter\u003c\/strong\u003e on trumpet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khumbu Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50459068760395,"sku":"1147535","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/387ca165-c012-4790-9717-44a0fb8da2fc_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727216908","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/the-sorcerer","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}