Stephan Crump et Stephan Crump Slow Water

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois presents:

Stephan Crump - Slow Water
(with special introduction by science journalist Eric Gies, author of Water Always Wins)

Yuhan Su • vibraphone
Erica Dicker • violin
Fung Chern Hwei • viola
Jacob Garchik • trombone
Kenny Warren • trumpet
Stephan Crump • acoustic bass

The Memphis-bred, Brooklyn-based composer and bassist Stephan Crump presents an extraordinary ensemble and body of work inspired by Erica Gies’ book Water Always Wins and the movement to redefine how we live with water in an era of rapid change.

“mystical” **** - All Music

“The first impression of this record is the freshness and richness of its sonic palette.” ****1/2 - Stereophile

“both daring and beautiful” - PopMatters

“It reaffirms his status as a visionary artist who can convey profound themes through the medium of sound” **** - All About Jazz

“a creative masterwork, reflecting Crump's deep contemplation of humanity's intricate relationship with this elemental force.” **** - All About Jazz

“the production is exquisite and the musicians brim with a presence that does justice to Crump’s considerable compositional ambitions” - Salvation South

“a stellar chamber ensemble” - The New York City Jazz Record

“a thoroughly captivating listen” - Culturedarm

“This is original music directed by one of jazz's best bassists today, and a record that makes all stress disappear while containing details you almost have to sit on the edge of your seat to receive.” - Salt Peanuts

“a fascinating and original creation” - Textura

“deep and consequential…highly recommended” - Tracking Angle

“haunting, plangent and memorable music” - The Wire