Steve Tibbetts * Close [New CD] Clearance and uncompromising lyrical honesty make

and uncompromising lyrical honesty make “Echoes In Eternity” a masterclass in true NYHC spirit

Flute Concerto No

In Torment In Hell

Their new album

Steve Tibbetts * Close [New CD] Clearance and uncompromising lyrical honesty makeThe striking cover image of an abandoned swing illuminated against a field of glittering stars makes a compelling visual metaphor for the music on Close. "Music is a twilight language," Steve Tibbetts confirms. "The job is to translate some shadow into sound." On his 11th ECM release, the Minnesotan guitarist resumes the quest, slowly developing his yearning improvised melodies over layered loops and drones and darkly rumbling percussion. If the sound