A Small Patch of Earth [CD]

Paul Dietrich's Elemental Quartet - A Small Patch of Earth [CD]

Paul Dietrich's fifth album as a leader, 'A Small Patch of Earth,' marks a shift from his recent large-ensemble projects (2019's 'Forward,' an 18-piece big band, and 2023's '5+4,' for a nine-piece group) to a more intimate and folk-inspired sound. Emphasizing simplicity, interaction, and improvisation, the album draws inspiration from nature and was recorded in the open space of a concert hall, inviting listeners to pause and take a deep breath.

 
Tracks

1 Night Slide
2 Dust
3 Confluence
4 A Small Patch of Earth
5 With a Chance of Rain
6 Like a Company of Ghosts
7 Gray
8 Dry County
9 Galaxies