1: Peace Is Not Peaceful (4:55) 2: Settembrino (5:11) 3: Folded Arms (7:10) 4: I Am Your Mirror (6:13) 5: Five Illusions (4:56) 6: The Cathedral (3:43) 7: Whirlwind (4:56) 8: Tornavento (6:31) 9: Scirocco (7:04) 10: After The Storm (5:12)
Description:
Mirror by Trilok Gurtu, released 25 April 2025.
This version of Mirror comes as a 1xCD. -
"Mirror" is an album on CD by the renowned percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu, released by the label Jazzline. On this recording, Gurtu once again brings together Indian rhythmic traditions, jazz improvisation and global soundscapes to create a highly personal musical language. The pieces on "Mirror" are characterized by intricate rhythmic structures, subtle dynamic changes and a rich palette of percussion sounds, which are interwoven with melodic lines from jazz and world music influences. The album invites the listener to experience music as a reflection - a "mirror" - of different cultures, emotions and musical histories, without ever becoming merely didactic or academic.
Throughout the CD, Gurtu's signature approach is clearly audible: precise, virtuosic drumming that never loses sight of musicality and interaction. Instead of focusing only on technical brilliance, the album creates atmospheric arcs, alternating between meditative, almost chamber-like passages and powerful, groove-oriented sections. "Mirror" is conceived as an intense listening journey that rewards both focused audiophile listening and more casual enjoyment, making it equally suitable for jazz enthusiasts, lovers of world music and open-minded listeners looking for something beyond genre borders.
Trilok Gurtu is a pioneering figure in contemporary jazz and world music. Born into a musical family and rooted in Indian classical tradition, he became internationally known in the 1980s and 199s through collaborations with leading jazz and fusion artists and through his own projects that consistently expanded the boundaries between East and West. His work is marked by a distinctive blend of tabla, drum set and a wide range of hand percussion, which he integrates into an unmistakable, highly communicative style. Over the decades he has established himself as one of the most influential percussionists of his generation, regularly appearing on important jazz stages and festivals worldwide and contributing to numerous acclaimed recordings.
The label Jazzline stands for carefully curated jazz productions that place great emphasis on musical integrity and high-quality sound. Often working with established artists as well as important voices of the contemporary scene, Jazzline focuses on albums that have lasting artistic value rather than following short-term trends. The label is known for its detailed, audiophile-oriented production standards, thoughtfully designed releases and a catalog that documents both classic jazz approaches and more exploratory, cross-genre projects. With "Mirror," Jazzline underlines its role as a home for artists who use jazz as an open, global language, not a strict stylistic corset.
World Music
19.548
- Africa 708- Arabia 176- Asia 2.701- New Age/Meditation 157- South Sea 68- Worldbeat 15.738
