*250 copies limited edition* The quartet of Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Bobby Kapp returns with Synesthesia, a new recording that captures their deep connection and evolving voice in contemporary free jazz. Following the acclaimed Ineffable Joy and Heptagon, the group continues to explore spontaneous composition, open form, and strong collective interplay. This time, the music leans further into a modern jazz language, with sharper focus, clearer shapes, and a refined sense of flow. 

“Synesthesia” presents a band that listens closely and reacts instantly. Perelman moves across the full range of the tenor saxophone, from soft, fragile lines to intense high-register cries. Shipp builds circular patterns and subtle melodic ideas that guide the music forward. Parker anchors the sound with deep, resonant bass lines while opening space for dialogue. Kapp adds color and motion with detailed cymbal work and flexible rhythms. The emotional range of the album is wide. There are moments of high energy and release, followed by quiet, introspective passages. Melancholy and joy exist side by side. The music expands, breaks apart, and reforms, keeping a constant sense of movement. 

As in their previous work, there are no fixed structures. Each piece develops naturally, shaped by the interaction of the four musicians. Elements of free-bop, blues feeling, and abstract sound textures come together in a fluid and organic way. “Synesthesia” is a clear statement from a quartet with shared history and strong identity. It is direct, expressive, and fully alive in the moment! Music that speaks clearly to listeners of modern jazz and free improvisation.