Anna Webber’s Percussive Mechanics Refraction

Anna Webber and her young seven-piece ensemble play even the trickiest sections with a vitality and feeling for the beauty of the moment. And as the CD’s title implies, Webber’s compositions reflect humor and depth. The way she and her band members expand and enrich the music affords an outstanding experience for those listeners with ears that thrill for the adventure of discovery. Transparent sounds permeate the brilliantly played pieces, with surprises around every twist and turn. The compositions may be complex at times, but they sparkle with jazz-inspired spontaneity.