Lux Quartet’s New Album “Tomorrowland” Now Available
Myra Melford and Allison Miller deliver an album that’s as lively and inspiring as its title.
Tomorrowland
by Lux Quartet
Label: Enja
Released: July 19, 2024
The Lux Quartet, a new venture by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, radiates an energy as dynamic and life-giving as its name suggests. With saxophonist Dayna Stephens and bassist Scott Colley on board, Tomorrowland delivers a bold, adventurous journey through light-filled improvisation and genre-defying textures. The album reflects both Melford and Miller’s love of nature and the infinite creative potential it inspires. Their past collaborations hinted at this kind of project, but here the quartet solidifies its own identity, a kind of musical ecosystem that pulses with vitality and warmth.
Each member’s virtuosity shines, but it’s the cohesive interplay that defines the record. Melford’s piano motifs flow effortlessly into Stephens’ airy saxophone lines, while Colley’s bass roots the compositions in earthy resonance. Miller’s drumming is both an anchor and a catalyst, driving the music forward while allowing space for moments of shimmering quietude. The compositions seem to chart the paths of light itself, from the radiant joy of Dawn to the deep, introspective glow of Bioluminescence. This is music that thrives on collaboration, stretching the boundaries of Jazz while staying deeply connected to its pulse.
Personnel
Myra Melford • piano
Allison Miller • drums
Dayna Stephens • sax
Scott Colley • bass