
Gerstin, Julian
Songbirds Of The Deep Sea
From shimmering melodies to hypnotic grooves, Julian Gerstin Sextets Songbirds of the Deep Sea is a vibrant journey through global soundscapes. Steeped in jazz and infused with the rhythms of Martinique, the Middle East, the Balkans, and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora, the album pulses with urgency, joy, and heart. This third release from the Vermont-based sextet, and the first on Truth Revolution Records, delivers sophisticated compositions built for improvisation and celebration. From the playful Caribbean spark of "Rosemary and the Taxi Driver" to the flamethrower rumba-jazz of "I See Thunder, I Hear Lightning," each track is a "songbird" surfacing briefly from the oceanic depths of Julians imagination.