Building on the success of a solo EP released in early 2021, Franco-American jazz pianist Tom Sochas is back with his debut album The Sorcerer, on Khumbu Records. The album introduces Tom’s new trio with greek bassist Thodoris Ziarkas and british drummer Olly Sarkar.
The record is very much an ode to storytelling, to ancient myths and tales, something we tend to return to when in need of guidance. Though rooted in age-old folklore, ‘The Sorcerer’ presents itself as a present-day reimagining of a classic character. In a world of much uncertainty it takes no effort to envisage the various reasons why humanity must be held accountable. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the wall between folkoric sorcery and our palpable predicament is in fact a rather transparent veil.
Tom Sochas - Piano / Synth
Thodoris Ziarkas - Bass
Olly Sarkar - Drums
Julian Knapp - Saxophones / Laurie Carpenter - Trumpet
Recorded at Love Electric by Tom Sochas
Mixed by Matteo Buccomino at Calmer.
Mastered by Jeremy Cooper at Soundtrap.
Released on Khumbu Records 15th of April 2022.
All songs composed by Tom Sochas except no.8, written by Kurt Cobain and covered by Tom Sochas.
Artwork by Caitlin Biller.
Poetry by Enis Yucekoralp
“Spellbinding piano from Tom Sochas... a very, very beautiful album.”
“★★★★ “The Sorcerer” is full of surprises, intricate mood swings and unfolds gradually, with all its meditativeness, leaving no opportunity for the listener to get bored.”
“★★★ “The Sorcerer” is a promising debut from Sochas’ trio. There are some lovely moments to be discovered!”
“An impressive step for the promising bandleader.”
Accompagniying the album come some words written by poet Enis Yuçekoralp :
