Convergence

With Convergence, his second solo album, Swedish-born bassist Björn Meyer further develops music on the blueprint established with his recording Provenance (2017), making use of the technical potential of the bass guitar to establish striking sonorities and grained textures while also being acutely aware of the acoustic space in which his sounds emerge. In its review of Björn's previous solo statement, London Jazz News found the bassist demonstrating "that melodic high-jinks and emotional intensity aren't just for those who inhabit the treble stave. Meyer's bass sings." Here the bass player's atmospheric explorations conjure images in the mind. His technical innovations appear expanded in a programme of songful quality. In brief it feels complete in itself, more than a document of instrumental prowess. Convergence was recorded in September 2024, and produced by Manfred Eicher.