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Thomas Strønen’s Time Is a Blind Guide Delivers Thoughtful Improvisations and Stellar Group Dynamics on ‘Lucus’
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Thomas Strønen’s Time Is a Blind Guide Delivers Thoughtful Improvisations and Stellar Group Dynamics on ‘Lucus’

By
Andy Jurik
/ 1 March 2018

Adapting to a new pianist clearly hasn't been a challenge. Fusing jazz, classical, and striking modern aesthetics, Thomas Strønen's Lucus is a beautiful reflection on musical freedom.

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