Facets CD (Pi Recordings)

Saxophonist and composer Hafez Modirzadeh's album "Facets" challenges the dominance of Western equal temperament and highlights the importance of exploring various tonal possibilities on the piano. The album features collaborations with pianists Kris Davis, Tyshawn Sorey, and Craig Taborn, each embracing the new piano tuning with imagination and ingenuity. Modirzadeh utilizes alternate fingerings and embouchure adjustments to achieve unconventional intervals, resulting in a collection of compositions that coexist between familiar and unfamiliar territories. The record allows for a rich exploration of diverse tonal palettes, transcending cultural backgrounds.