Jazz from London has been undergoing an explosion in recent years. The new generation of musicians emerging from it are exploring a wide range of stylistic combinations; many place themselves in the lineage of spiritual jazz, carrying it forward in their own ways. Among them is Flur, a new trio bringing together the harp of Miriam Adefris, the saxophone of Isaac Robertson and the drums of Dillon Harrison.
Alongside artists such as American harpist Brandee Younger and London-based Nala Sinephro, Adefris represents another young voice expanding the role of the harp in jazz. As with her peers, the sounds she creates with Robertson and Harrison are quieter, more restrained than much of today’s vibrant British jazz scene. Their approach to fusion, presented on Plunge, combines improvisation with minimal music and ambient.
The trio rely chiefly on their instruments, with occasional electronic effects woven in. Whether these stem from acoustic sources or additional equipment is a question of production detail more than artistic intent. What matters is that Flur never overindulge in sound. They have mastered the art of restraint, exploring rhythmic complexity through subtle means — dynamic yet never restless.
Plunge
