Kirk Knuffke Trio – Gravity Without Airs
Gravity Without Airs by Kirk Knuffke Trio Gravity Without Airs by Kirk Knuffke Trio Released July 1, 2022 [TAO 10] 2CD – in deluxe/heavyweight 8-panel digipak, with liner notes by Francis Davis.2LP – in deluxe gatefold sleeve, with liner notes by Francis Davis & bandcamp-hosted download card. [ 2LP in strictly ltd. one-time edition of 500 copies. ]Kirk Knuffke: cornet, compositions Michael Bisio: bassMatthew Shipp: piano The exemplary & well-traveled cornetist Kirk Knuffke here introduces a bold new trio – with bassist Michael Bisio & pianist Matthew Shipp – on an intimate & expansive double album. Gravity Without Airs features the three world-class musicians on both Knuffke compositions and in open form, together creating a tour-de-force of poetry and verve.“Rhythmically precise, New Orleans funky and full of grace, Kirk Knuffke’s music is a reflection of his multifaceted personality: part musical sage, part jazz philosopher, a self-taught musician with wide