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Reunited

Medboe, Haftor; McKenzie, Sue

Authors

Sue McKenzie



Abstract

RE:UNITED heralds the return of the power duo Sue McKenzie (soprano and alto saxophones) and Haftor Medbøe (electric guitar and effects). Following a 15-year hiatus the two musicians regroup in presenting a freely improvised suite of burning intensity and emotive depth.

Amongst ten tracks inspired by the poetry of Christina Georgina Rossetti, Fragility Made Plain is a song title that alludes to personal struggles overcome and the mutual understanding arrived at to once again cohabit the creative space.

Recorded during a single session in October 2023 in the sonic splendor of Morningside United Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, the album is a coming together of two distinct voices in jazz and improvised music. The interplay between the two musicians exemplifies the challenges met in achieving the deeply felt empathy and trust that allows them to take the music to its limits in stretching listener expectation and instrumental capability to new and dizzying heights.

Citation

Medboe, H., & McKenzie, S. (2024). Reunited. [Music album]

Digital Artefact Type Audio
Online Publication Date Mar 1, 2024
Publication Date Mar 1, 2024
Deposit Date Dec 2, 2024
Related Public URLs https://copperfly.co.uk/reunited/
External URL https://haftormedboe.bandcamp.com/album/reunited
Genre Improvised music