The passionate Polish Marcin Wasilewski Trio and the expressive US tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano create music of great depth and concentrated emotion. In this collaboration, they interpret new compositions by Marcin and Joe, as well as Carla Bley's well-known classic "Vashkar" in two versions. The program is complemented by collective improvisations, in which each musician makes an impressive contribution. Sławomir Kurkiewicz particularly shines with his bass skills in the spontaneous piece "Arco." In the coming months, Joe Lovano will join the Polish trio for select live performances. The album "Arctic Riff," produced by Manfred Eicher, was recorded in August 2019 at Studio La Buissonne in France.
