rosie turton: expansions and transformations: part i & ii
Francisco Espregueira
Expansions and Transformations: Part I & II is Rosie Turton’s sophomore project, following Rosie’s 5ive, her debut in 2019 via Jazz re:freshed. The new record from the british trombonist explores the ideas of impermanence and evolution and how this intertwines music and mind, further cementing her unique voice as a composer and band leader within the UK jazz scene. This time around with a self-released EP that has two original tracks, a remake and a remix.
The EP starts with an intense “Part I”, unsettling tensions between the rhythm section interspersed with the flickering of electronic sounds. Through this bed of sound comes a melancholic song-like melody, leading us into “Part II” that feels like an eruption of light, reminiscent of the joyful music of Pharoah Sanders and Abdullah Ibrahim. Flipping the record, we find a remake of one of Turton’s tracks from Rosie’s 5ive. “The Unknown” fits into the EP’s concept of evolution, as it follows the transformation of Rosie’s musical path since her debut release. Lights go out with an upbeat and dance-floor worthy rework of “Part II” by Jitwam, one of Rosie’s frequent collaborators. Expansions and Transformations: Part I & II carries a special brightness. It’s available digitally and on a very limited run of vinyl. Each vinyl includes a unique print of the artwork, numbered and signed by the artist Siraaj Mitha.
“ I enjoy the sudden emotional contrasts in music, I want to draw people in and take them on a journey as they listen to it. The EP’s concept is about the impermanence of ideas and concepts, acknowledging the contrasts between moments in time. ”