Alberto Pinton Quintet - Motionemotion (2005)

Enter the mesmerizing world of Motionemotion, an auditory odyssey led by the enigmatic Alberto Pinton Quintet. With a lineup that defies conventionality, including Pinton himself on baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, and clarinet, along with Mats Äleklint on trombone, Mattias Ståhl on vibraphone, Torbjörn Zetterberg on bass, and Jon Fält on drums, this ensemble concocts a musical experience that transcends boundaries. Recorded live over four intense days in April 2005, Motionemotion pulsates with an electrifying energy, propelled by Pinton’s virtuosic winds and Äleklint’s dynamic trombone lines. Beneath their soaring melodies, Ståhl’s vibraphone dances and Zetterberg’s bass grooves, while Fält’s drumming provides the rhythmic backbone that keeps listeners captivated. Throughout nine captivating compositions, the quintet navigates a sonic landscape that oscillates between airy introspection and groove-infused urgency. Tracks like “Glassbaren“ and “Soul Insider“ lure you in with their sentimental melodies before plunging you into a stomping ride of rhythmic intensity. Meanwhile, pieces like “Lailah“ and “One Leg Step“ showcase the band’s ability to seamlessly transition between tempos, delivering vibrant solos and left-field improvisations that keep you on the edge of your seat. With Motionemotion, Alberto Pinton Quintet invites you to embark on a thrilling musical journey that pays homage to the golden era of Blue Note while embracing a modern sensibility reminiscent of Atomic and Ken Vandermark’s School Days. So, fasten your seatbelt and get ready for a wild ride through the boundless realms of jazz experimentation. //