Pieces Of Old Sky (2009)

4 Oktober 2010 bij JazzPodium Drienerlo op de 15de Jazzdag, in Vrijhof Cultuurcentrum. De trombonist komt naar Enschede met een sterbezetting (met Marc Ducret en Gerald Cleaver). Op dit album speelt hij met het trio van de bijzondere drummer Tyshawn Sorey. Het karakter is veelal verstilder dan de muziek van de band met Cleaver en Ducret. "Blaser's original compositions are arranged as a suite that moves between delicate, soft declarations and forceful, energetic outbursts. The spare and introspective interplay sounds thoughtful but at the same time has a haunting, emotional intimacy. Blaser is a master instrumentalist who has an idiosyncratic voice, assured and strong, aware of the tradition of his instrument but determined to advance with his own sound, with great finesse and rich, nuanced phrasing, an impeccable ear for harmony, and tons of imagination. This quartet has created its own fascinating sonic universe; an admirable achievement." (Eyal Hareuveni, All About Jazz, klik op link voor complete tekst)