Musical improvisation, specifically in jazz music, is a defining element of the genre — musicians building off each other’s sound through extemporized melodies from the roots of African rhythms and
Bobo Stenson Trio: Sphere Stenson, piano; Anders Jormin, bass; Jon Fält, drums, percussion ECM 2775 (CD). 2023. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Stefano Amerio, eng. Performance ½ Sonics ½ Bobo Stenson may be the most under-recognized great pianist in jazz. He was essential to the aura of mystical lyricism that prevailed on Charles Lloyd's first five ECM albums. That partnership ended more than 20 years ago.