Silvan Schmid 5tet (Switserland) CD presentation
Silvan Schmid, tp, comp
Tapiwa Svosve, sax
Silvan Jeger, cello
Carl Ludwig Hübsch, tuba
Vincent Glanzmann, dr
30-year-old Swiss trumpeter Silvan Schmid performs at a level of ingenuity and craftiness that some listeners might consider out of the ordinary for such a young artiste. Nonetheless, he's developed a mature and rather cunning compositional style. Among other noteworthy aspects, Schmid employs tubaist Lucas Wirz and cellist Silvan Jeger to build the lower-register bass parts with expansive flows and malleable sound designs. They also enjoy soloing opportunities amid the brazen choruses embedded with subtle melodies and odd-metered unison sprees. Schmid's works are often constructed with geometric formations via rippling currents and climactic buildups.