Splash

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On 'Splash', pianist and composer Myra Melford continues her multi-decade musical exploration inspired by the work of visual artist Cy Twombly, using action words like 'splash' and 'dribble' to inform the compositions. The album is a synthesis of structured composition and free improvisation, featuring a dynamic interplay between Melford's percussive, kinetic piano style and the textures of her ensemble. The resulting sound balances intricate, artfully arranged passages with expansive, open-ended improvisational encounters, creating music that is at once volatile and thoughtfully constructed.