Little Harbour by East of West
“...as the title promises, the experience of meandering through the back streets and alleys of a Mediterranean port city, where a moment of solitude and tranquillity can suddenly be replaced, as one turns a corner, by bustle, debauchery and danger.
Bosnian-born bassist and composer Goran Gajic, with oud player Philip Griffin and percussionist Malindi Morris, have crafted an album brimming with subtle touches and details, and replete with storytelling and imagery that's effective both mentally and viscerally.
The compositions are inspired by varied sounds, textures and rhythms from around the Balkans and the Mediterranean, with elements of funk and jazz (on the closing track Sleepy Giant, for example) and space for improvisation.
Several pieces, like the potent Fields and plaintive title track, completely change mood halfway through, adding to the overall sense of drama.
Gajic’s rich, warm bass sound drives the music, but the playing from all members is impressive, and exemplifies Brisbane's being a fertile environment for creative multicultural music. Accessible in the best sense of the word, this is very easy to enjoy.”
- Eugenem Ulman, Sydney Morning Herald
Tracklist
| 1. | Fields | 5:46 |
| 2. | Little Harbour | 6:25 |
| 3. | Breakwalls | 4:31 |
| 4. | Lowtide | 3:48 |
| 5. | Altered State | 5:32 |
| 6. | Nine Lives | 4:54 |
| 7. | Journey | 6:02 |
| 8. | Zephyr | 4:00 |
| 9. | Gone | 4:36 |
| 10. | Poplars | 4:05 |
| 11. | Seyahat | 6:37 |
| 12. | Sleepy Giant | 6:07 |
Credits
Philip Griffin - oud, laouto
Malindi Morris - percussion
Goran Gajic - double bass
License
All rights reserved.
East of West is a world music project led by Bosnian-born composer Goran Gajić (Double Bass), with Philip Griffin on Oud and Malindi Morris on Percussion.
The trio's intricate story-telling compositions are spun over rich traditional rhythms, entwining elements of jazz and allowing space for open solos and improvisation.